Vernon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vernon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.987 N,0 36.061 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.349783
  • Longitude: 0.601017
Wreck Depth 15.8 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERNON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1993

Surveying Details

SNKING POSN GIVEN AS 22 M SE BY S OF SPURN PT. (WW1SL). H5365/17 INS WK IN 532058N, 003610E. - FNM 559/17. H124/19 3.1.19 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 54FT. (VAEC). INS WK 9FMS. BR STD. H4523/26 16.10.26 SHOWN AS WK 9FMS. BA 1190 23.6.75 AMEND WK 15.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. H332 1.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2020/0000180469 7.8.20 NOT FOUND. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 BY J BLUMBER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 128 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T CLARKE & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY UB-30. ONE MAN LOST. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VERNON wreck located?

The VERNON wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.987 N,0 36.061 E.

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

The VERNON lies at a depth of about 15.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.987 N,0 36.061 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERNON?

The seabed around the VERNON lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the VERNON sink?

The VERNON sank on Aug 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VERNON discovered?

The wreck of the VERNON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VERNON belong to?

The VERNON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VERNON carrying?

The VERNON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VERNON?

The VERNON had a tonnage of 982 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERNON?

The VERNON is classified as a steam ship.

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