Erne Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Erne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 18.034 N,1 45.894 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.300567
- Longitude: 1.764900
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ERNE |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
168 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 25, 1923
|
| Original Detection Year |
1923 |
| Last Detection Year |
1995 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 19, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck ERNE is a recorded underwater obstruction located at coordinates 51 18.034 N, 1 45.894 E in the southern North Sea off the coast of Kent, United Kingdom. Historical surveys for this casualty have yielded inconsistent data, with multiple search attempts by HMS Fawn, HMS Beagle, and professional survey vessels such as the Gardline failing to locate the remains of the vessel at this position. Despite its initial designation, repeated underwater investigations throughout the 20th and 21st centuries have resulted in the wreck being classified as not located and subsequently amended to dead in official hydrographic records. Because the site remains unverified by modern multi-beam sonar surveys, there is no confirmable structural description such as welded steel or well-broken plating available for this underwater feature. The wreck of the ERNE does not currently pose a confirmed navigational hazard at the stated maritime coordinates.
Surveying Details
H59/24 14.6.24 POSN OF CASUALTY, ACCORDING TO MASTER OF THE 'BORS', WAS 511800N, 014600E. NOT FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SEARCH IN APRIL 1924 BY TH STEAMER. (TH L.2948/24, 11.6.24). NCA. H4988/71 3.1.71 NOT FOUND, NOT SOUNDED DUE TO PROXIMITY OF S FALLS BANK. (HMS FAWN, H525 NO14/71). HH090/610/01 1.3.95 NOT LOCATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.
Circumstances of loss
1.1.24 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS 'BORS'. (LL, 1.1.24).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 18.034 N,1 45.894 E
Erne on Wreck Map
Erne Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ERNE wreck located?
The ERNE wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.034 N,1 45.894 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ERNE?
The seabed around the ERNE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When did the ERNE sink?
The ERNE sank on Dec 25, 1923.
When was the wreck of the ERNE discovered?
The wreck of the ERNE was discovered in 1923.
What country did the ERNE belong to?
The ERNE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the ERNE?
The ERNE had a tonnage of 168 tons.
What type of wreck is the ERNE?
The ERNE is classified as a trawler.