Inverlane (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Inverlane (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.296 N,1 21.027 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.938267
  • Longitude: -1.350450
Wreck Depth 1.9 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERLANE (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 53
Tonnage 9141
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1939
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source merchant ship
Markers RED CAN
Surveying Details H283/53 12.5.53 INS OB (REPD) IN 545608N, 012049W. (AIR MINISTRY)- NM 121/53. H283/53 22.6.53 AMENDED TO OBSTN DRIES 5FT IN 545619N, 012059W. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER) - NM 1377/53. H283/53 10.8.60 MOORING VESSEL, AIRMOOR 2, STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION IN APPROX POSN 545608N, 012049W [OGB], OR 025DEG, 1.15M FROM PILOT LOOKOUT AT SHORE END OF SUNDERLAND N PIER. (AIR MINISTRY, 31.12.52). H283/53 10.8.60 EXAM'D IN 545619N, 012059W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16, FOUL AT 21FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTH 22FT. STANDS 6FT ABOVE SEABED. PART DRIES 5FT IN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1962). H96/67 22.11.67 POSN 545618N, 012054W. LYING IN APPROX 4FMS ON SAND & MUD BOTTOM. DRIES 2FT. FOREPARTS SALVAGED AFTER LOSS. PRESUMED TO BE OBSTN PREVIOUSLY SHOWN IN 545620N, 012102W. (T W L. JOHNSON, 19.11.67). H2189/71 22.5.72 NOT SEARCHED FOR 1971. OUTSIDE LIMIT OF SONAR SEARCH. (SOISS, 21.8.72). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO OBSTN (DRIES 1.5MTR). NC 152. H3001/60 12.7.73 INS G CONICAL BUOY, 1C E. (SUNDERLAND NM DTD 25.6.73). - NM ACTION. H2433/71 25.9.74 CLOSE SOUNDED IN 545617N, 012055W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.6 IN GEN DEPTH 5 TO 7 MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 8.2MTRS. LOCAL DIVERS REPORTED WRECK DRIES AT LWS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS EGERIA, 1974). AMENDED TO DW (DRIES 1.5MTR). BR STD. 19.5.78 BUOY AMENDED TO IALA RED CAN. 6.2.86 AMENDED TO DW (LEGEND DRIES 1.5MTRS DELETED). NE 152. HH090/796/01 24.12.98 EXAM'D 12.8.98 IN 545617.8N, 012101.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 1.9, FOUL 2.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.3 IN GEN DEPTH 7.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 053/233 DEGS. BROKEN UP. LOCAL DIVERS CONFIRM THIS TO BE THE STERN OF THE INVERLANE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). ONE MAIN RECTANGULAR BLOCK WITH TWO SMALLER CONTACTS BESIDE. AMEND TO SW 1.9MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/18 22.8.02 POSN GIVEN AS 5456.288N, 0121.038W. VESSEL IS NOW SKELETAL REMAINS AND ENGINE BLOCK WHICH USED TO STAND UPRIGHT AND SHOW AT THE SURFACE ON LOW SPRING TIDE ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. ENGINE BLOCK HAS NOW FALLEN OVER ON ITS SIDE AND IS WELL CLEAR OF THE SURFACE. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL DTD 12.8.02). NCA. HH100/351/18 24.9.02 CONFIRMED THAT WRECK IS NO LONGER VISIBLE ON THE SURFACE ANYMORE. DEPTH OF WATER OVER WK NOT KNOWN. ENGINE BLOCK AND KELP STRANDS ON TOP OF IT USED TO TOUCH SURFACE AT LWS, BUT IT FELL OVER A FEW YEARS AGO DURING WINTER STORMS, & IS ABOUT HALF HEIGHT IT USED TO BE. REST OF WK ALMOST FLATTENED AND SPREAD OVER 100MTRS, WITH ENGINE BLOCK BEING HIGHEST PART. (RON YOUNG, E-MAIL DTD 24.9.02). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 1998

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL). OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. BEACHED AT WHITBURN WHERE SHE BROKE IN TWO. 4 MEN LOST. HAD BEEN REQUISITIONED AS A BLOCKSHIP FOR THE WESTERN APPROACH TO SCAPA FLOW. ON PASSAGE NORTHWARDS WHEN LOST. CARGO OF FUEL OIL PROBABLY FOR THE RN BASE IN THE ISLANDS. BOW SECTION LATER REFLOATED, AND TAKEN TO THE ORKNEYS AND USED AS BLOCKSHIP IN BURRA SOUND.

General Comments

STERN SECTION WITH SURROUNDING DEBRIS, SEE [5722]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.296 N,1 21.027 W
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FAQ

Where is the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.296 N,1 21.027 W.

How deep is the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 1.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.296 N,1 21.027 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) sink?

The INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) sank on Dec 14, 1939.

When was the wreck of the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION)?

The INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 9141 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERLANE (STERN SECTION)?

The INVERLANE (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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