Kerris Reed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kerris reed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.32 N,5 6.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.988667
  • Longitude: -5.101033
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KERRIS REED
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3100/68 31.10.68 CONVERTED FISHING VESSEL 'KERRIS REED' ASSUMED GROUNDED THEN BROKEN UP, SINKING 1M S OF BLACK HEAD, CORNWALL. WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 495917N, 050600W. (LL 28.6.68). NCA. H1247/69 18.5.70 LOCATED SUMMER/EARLY AUG 1968. LIES IN 15FT. RECOVERED MOTOR, GENERATORS ETC. CONTACTED OWNER.RETURNED AUG 1969, WK NO LONGER FOUND, COVERED BY SAND OR DESTROYED. (R DAVIS (DIVER), 12.5.70).
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2009

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND BROKE UP. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KERRIS REED wreck located?

The KERRIS REED wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.32 N,5 6.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KERRIS REED?

The seabed around the KERRIS REED lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the KERRIS REED sink?

The KERRIS REED sank on Jun 27, 1968.

When was the wreck of the KERRIS REED discovered?

The wreck of the KERRIS REED was discovered in 1968.

What country did the KERRIS REED belong to?

The KERRIS REED belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KERRIS REED?

The KERRIS REED is classified as a fishing vessel.

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