Kerloch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kerloch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.726 N,5 3.219 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.612100
  • Longitude: -5.053650
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KERLOCH
Type fishing vessel
Length 17.2 m
Tonnage 78
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 2010
Original Detection Year 2010
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SEP 2010/000088075 28.5.10 DIVED 11.4.10 IN 5136.726N, 0503.219W [WGD] & FOUND TO BE THE WK OF THE FV KERLOCH. LIES IN A HOLLOW & DOES NOT PRESENT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. GEN DEPTH AT TIME OF DIVE (LW NEAPS) ESTIMATED TO BE 15MTRS. DCS3 IMAGE CONFIRMS LIE OF THE WK. ROPE AND LINES STRETCH TOWARDS THE SURFACE. (MARK GOSLING, EMAIL DTD 27.5.10). INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2010/000174542 20.10.10 EXAM'D 25.2.10. NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 & E/S. (THV MAIR, ROS DTD 25.2.10). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1959 AT CAMERET, FRANCE. OIL ENGINE OF 179KW, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LUNDY FOR MILFORD HAVEN. STRUCK THE CROW ROCK AFTER SKIPPER FELL ASLEEP ON WATCH. CREW OF FOUR RESCUED BY FV DOLLY ANN.

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FAQ

Where is the KERLOCH wreck located?

The KERLOCH wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.726 N,5 3.219 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KERLOCH?

The seabed around the KERLOCH lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the KERLOCH sink?

The KERLOCH sank on Feb 20, 2010.

When was the wreck of the KERLOCH discovered?

The wreck of the KERLOCH was discovered in 2010.

What was the tonnage of the KERLOCH?

The KERLOCH had a tonnage of 78 tons.

What type of wreck is the KERLOCH?

The KERLOCH is classified as a fishing vessel.

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