Verbena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Verbena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.057 N,4 39.17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.384283
  • Longitude: -4.652833
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERBENA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Tonnage 24
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1970
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 1998

Surveying Details

8.1.71 8.1.71 RED FLARES SEEN 273 DEGS, 4MILES FROM JURBY HD. MFV VERBENA SEEN BY PEEL LIFE BOAT IN POSN 4M NW OF JURBY HEAD, DRIFTING NORTH. (LLOYDS 202/471). H5043/70 8.1.71 H5043/70 8.1.71 PRESUMED SUNK 299 DEGS JURBY HEAD 4.1MILES IN ABOUT 20FMS. (CG RAMSEY). INS AS USCPA 15MTRS IN 542303N, 043906W [OGB]. NC 2094. 9.2.79 9.2.79 AMEND TO USCPA 25MTRS. NC 1826. HH090/728/01 22.7.98 HH090/728/01 & HH208/400/04 22.7.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 728). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM BLOCK MENTION 3126/99.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the VERBENA wreck located?

The VERBENA wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.057 N,4 39.17 W.

How deep is the VERBENA and where exactly is it located?

The VERBENA lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.057 N,4 39.17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VERBENA?

The seabed around the VERBENA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the VERBENA sink?

The VERBENA sank on Dec 16, 1970.

When was the wreck of the VERBENA discovered?

The wreck of the VERBENA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the VERBENA belong to?

The VERBENA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VERBENA?

The VERBENA had a tonnage of 24 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERBENA?

The VERBENA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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