Bernard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bernard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 50 N,9 52.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.833333
  • Longitude: -9.875000
Water Depth 3810 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERNARD
Type armed vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 3682
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck BERNARD is located at the coordinates 47 50 N, 9 52.5 W in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 180 miles west-southwest of Bishop Rock. This underwater obstruction, identified under survey reference H8203/19, marks the final resting place of a vessel sunk during the First World War. The site is cataloged as a maritime hazard for navigation, representing a historical wreck of significant interest to divers and mariners. The wreckage position 47 50.000N, 09 52.300W denotes the sinking location of the BERNARD, a landmark recorded in official UK Hydrographic Office surveys.

Surveying Details

H8203/19 H8203/19 SINKING POSN 475000N, 095230W OR 180 MILES WSW OF BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BERNARD wreck located?

The BERNARD wreck is located at coordinates 47 50 N,9 52.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERNARD?

The seabed around the BERNARD lies at approximately 3810 meters deep.

When did the BERNARD sink?

The BERNARD sank on Dec 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BERNARD discovered?

The wreck of the BERNARD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BERNARD belong to?

The BERNARD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BERNARD?

The BERNARD had a tonnage of 3682 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERNARD?

The BERNARD is classified as a armed vessel.

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