Wern (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wern (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.95 N,4 13.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.382500
  • Longitude: -4.224683
Wreck Depth 16.95 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WERN (POSSIBLY)
Type brigantine
Flag GB
Length 31.1 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 12.99
Sonar Width 5.92
Shadow Height 1.87
Orientation 323
Tonnage 188
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2020

Surveying Details

H1310/84/2 21.2.84 SUNK 3 MILES SE OF POINT LYNAS. (R. DAVIS, 9.2.84). H3838/86 18.3.88 EXAM'D 29.10.87 IN 532257N, 041324W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.7 IN GEN DEPTH 19 MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS. LIES 340/160 DEG WITH HIGHEST POINT AMIDSHIPS. APPEARS TO BE INTACT. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). - NM 1184/88. HH100/351/03 28.9.90 DIVED ON SEPT 1990. APPARENTLY THE CARGO OF AN OLD SAILING VESSEL. IT CONSISTS OF A MOUND OF SMALL GRANITE COBBLESTONES OF THE TYPE USED TO CONSTRUCT ROADS. ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF THE SHIP'S TIMBERS REMAIN. THE MOUND MEASURES 30-40FT BY 10-15FT. NO OTHER WRECKAGE FOUND IN THE VICINITY. (K F HURLEY, 19.9.90). SEP 2019/000245915 19.2.20 EXAM'D 26.02.2019; IN 5322.950N, 0413.481W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH -16.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 13.0MTRS, WIDTH 5.9MTRS, HT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 143/323 DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED WRECK OR POSSIBLY COVERED BY SEDIMENTS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1573). INS DW 16.9 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH LIVERPOOL PILOT VESSEL LEONARD SPEAR.

General Comments

MOUND OF COBBLESTONES WITH FEW SHIPS TIMBERS. A HEAVILY DEGRADED WRECK OR POSSIBLY COVERED BY SEDIMENTS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.95 N,4 13.481 W
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FAQ

Where is the WERN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WERN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.95 N,4 13.481 W.

How deep is the WERN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WERN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.95 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.95 N,4 13.481 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WERN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WERN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WERN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WERN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the WERN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WERN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WERN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WERN (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the WERN (POSSIBLY)?

The WERN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 188 tons.

What type of wreck is the WERN (POSSIBLY)?

The WERN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a brigantine.

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