Preserver Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Preserver Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.726 N,5 4.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.695433
  • Longitude: -5.071350
Wreck Depth 10.4 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESERVER
Type salvage vessel
Flag GB
Length 56.3 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 630
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01081/40 24.11.40 H01081/40 24.11.40 DW IN 514142N, 050409W, OR 084.5DEGS, 1.95C FROM NO.1 LT BUOY AND 310DEGS, 4350FT FROM TRIANGULATION STATION AT SAWDERN POINT. (FOIC MILFORD HAVEN). - PFNM 2896/40. H01081/40 14.1.41 H01081/40 14.1.41 INSERTED ON CHARTS AS DW. - NM 65/41 & FNM 80/41. H01081/40 15.5.41 H01081/40 15.5.41 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2FT. (KHM MILFORD HAVEN, LTR 3.6.41). - NM 1077/41. H01091/40 15.5.41 H01091/40 15.5.41 NOW MARKED BY B CONL LT BUOY, OCCAS.FL, 30FT S E OF WK. (KHM MILFORD HAVEN HN 2/41). - TFNM 1084/41. H01091/40 17.10.41 H01091/40 17.10.41 LEAST DEPTH OVER NOW WK 10FT. (FOIC MILFORD HAVEN, LTR 7.10.41). - NM 2430/41. H01091/40 13.11.41 H01091/40 13.11.41 BUOY REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). TFNM 1084/41 CANCELLED. - FNM 2666/41. H01091/46 20.2.46 H01091/46 20.2.46 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY FL(3)G.10S. (TH, LTR 31.1.46). - NM 624/46. H01091/46 27.7.50 H01091/46 27.7.50 NOW WK 5FMS 4FT. G CONL LT BUOY REMOVED. (TH SUPT SWANSEA, MESSAGE 5.7.50). - NM 1410/50. H5901/54 28.10.54 H5901/54 28.10.54 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 4FT IN 514142N, 050411W ON HMS SCOTT SURVEY [E9720]. NC 2879. H7384/68 23.4.69 H7384/68 23.4.69 SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 1FT IN 514142N, 050413W ON KELVIN HUGHES SURVEY [K5354]. WK NOT FULLY SURVEYED, RETAIN DEPTH BUT AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4465/69 9.10.69 H4465/69 9.10.69 WK REMOVED. (MILFORD HAVEN CONSERVANCY BOARD, LTR DTD 24.7.69). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 1527/69.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY FERGUSON BROTHERS, PORT GLASGOW (YARD 283). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBERT BROS LTD. ONE BOILER, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. DETONATED A GERMAN PARACHUTE MINE. 4 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PRESERVER wreck located?

The PRESERVER wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.726 N,5 4.281 W.

How deep is the PRESERVER and where exactly is it located?

The PRESERVER lies at a depth of about 10.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.726 N,5 4.281 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESERVER?

The seabed around the PRESERVER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the PRESERVER sink?

The PRESERVER sank on Nov 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PRESERVER discovered?

The wreck of the PRESERVER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PRESERVER belong to?

The PRESERVER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRESERVER?

The PRESERVER had a tonnage of 630 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESERVER?

The PRESERVER is classified as a salvage vessel.

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