Good Shepherd Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Good shepherd Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.127 N,4 16.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.668783
  • Longitude: -4.267833
Water Depth -5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOOD SHEPHERD
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel Good Shepherd is located off the coast of Pembrey Harbour in the waters of Wales UK at coordinates 51 40.127 N, 4 16.07 W. Historical hydrographic survey records show the vessel originally grounded approximately 0.5 miles southwest of Pembrey Harbour on November 10 1989. Initial refloating attempts were unsuccessful, but the vessel was successfully refloated on November 15 1989 and the wreck status was subsequently amended to removed.

Surveying Details

HH210/350 10.11.89 AGROUND ABOUT 0.5 MILE SW OF PEMBREY HBR IN 514006N, 041600W [OGB] APPROX. REFLOATING ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL BUT FURTHER EFFORTS WILL BE MADE ON 13.11.89. (SWANSEA MRCC, TELEXES 16,17 & 23.10.89). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH210/350/01 15.11.89 REFLOATED. (SWANSEA MRCC, TELEX 14.11.89). AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED.

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FAQ

Where is the GOOD SHEPHERD wreck located?

The GOOD SHEPHERD wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.127 N,4 16.07 W.

When did the GOOD SHEPHERD sink?

The GOOD SHEPHERD sank on Oct 16, 1989.

When was the wreck of the GOOD SHEPHERD discovered?

The wreck of the GOOD SHEPHERD was discovered in 1989.

What country did the GOOD SHEPHERD belong to?

The GOOD SHEPHERD belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GOOD SHEPHERD?

The GOOD SHEPHERD is classified as a fishing vessel.

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