Serenity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Serenity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.01 N,0 24.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.566833
  • Longitude: -0.401717
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SERENITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 48.1 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 487
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8065/39 30.5.60 H8065/39 30.5.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 8 TO 9 MILES OFF WHITBY. (C-IN-C ROPSYTH, 17.1239). POSN 543400N, 002400W FOR FILING ONLY. H6331/87/2 13.2.89 H6331/87/2 13.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY F BROWN & CO (MARINE) LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 139 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NEWBURY DIESEL CO LTD, NEWBURY. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDON. BOMBED AND SUNK BY EITHER A GERMAN AIRCRAFT OR SUBMARINE. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

[SEE 6418]

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FAQ

Where is the SERENITY wreck located?

The SERENITY wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.01 N,0 24.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SERENITY?

The seabed around the SERENITY lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the SERENITY sink?

The SERENITY sank on Dec 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SERENITY discovered?

The wreck of the SERENITY was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SERENITY belong to?

The SERENITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SERENITY carrying?

The SERENITY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SERENITY?

The SERENITY had a tonnage of 487 tons.

What type of wreck is the SERENITY?

The SERENITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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