Serrana (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Serrana (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.62 N,1 36.166 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.660333
  • Longitude: -1.602767
Wreck Depth 5.2 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SERRANA (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 3677
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1720/65 7.9.76 BOWS AND HOLDS OF LARGE STEAM VESSEL LOCATED IN 503938N, 013606W [OGB]. HT ABOVE SEABED MOSTLY 5 TO 8FT, BUT PARTS RISING TO 12FT, IN GEN DEPTHS 30-35FT [NOT REDUCED]. THOUGHT TO BE WW1 WK FROM CONDITION AND PROBABLY BOWS OF SERRANA. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER & FIXED BY SEXTANT. ALSO TRANSIT RH SIDE OF NEEDLES LTHO WITH PEAK OF NEEDLES. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE WITH E/S. (M WALSH, 2.9.76). H1720/65 23.9.76 INS DW PA IN 503936N, 013606W [OGB]. - NM 1951(T)/76. H1288/76/327 4.10.76 BOW OF SERRANA REPD IN 503937N, 013554W. (M R HARKNETT, 24.8.76). H1720/65 12.9.78 LOCATED IN 503937N, 013606W [OGB]. DEPTH 40FT. DIFFICULT ROCKY AREA FOR E/S. MAX HT 15FT. A PIECE OF GIRDER WHICH STANDS VERTICAL NEAR BOWS. HOLDS VERY SILTED & CARGO APPEARS TO BE BRICKS, RAILWAY LINES & WAGON WHEELS. (M WALSH 20.8.78).H1720/65 6.11.78 INS WK 7.6MTRS IN 503937N, 013606W [OGB]. NM 1951(T)/76 CANCELLED. BR STD. H2356/84 21.9.87 EXAM'D 30.7.86 IN 503935N, 013605.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.8 IN GEN DEPTH 8.1 TO 8.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES ON ROCKY LEDGE AND IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE DUE TO OVERFALLS. BEST EXAM'D AT SLACK WATER. RUNNING TRANSIT RIGHT SIDE NEEDLES LT HO WITH PEAK OF THE NEEDLES. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 266). - NM 2859/87. H3846/86 17.10.88 EXAM'D 28.4.88 IN 503935N, 013604W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. NOT DETECTED ON SONAR. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 365). HH090/699/01 7.11.97 NOT LOCATED IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 699). NCA. HH090/858/01 7.9.99 EXAM'D 12.8.99 IN 5039.620N, 0136.166W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 5.2, FOUL 5.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.5 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 DIMENSIONS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE WITH DCS3 AND E/S. VERY NARROW E/S RETURN FOUND CLOSE TO THE LISTED POSN WHICH SUPPORTS THE PREVIOUS REPORT OF A GIRDER STANDING CLOSE TO THE BOWS. (NP 1016, HI 858). AMEND TO SW 5.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1905 BY J REDHEAD & SONS & OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SCRUTTON & SONS, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN S/M UB 35 WHEN 10M W OF S CATHERINES POINT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO W. INDIES. EVENTUALLY SANK ON THE BRIDGE OF NEEDLES IN TWO HALVES. 5 LIVES LOST, THE CAPTAIN WAS AMONG THE SURVIVORS. (WW1SL, DODS & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

See Also: 19061

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FAQ

Where is the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The SERRANA (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.62 N,1 36.166 W.

How deep is the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The SERRANA (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 5.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.62 N,1 36.166 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SERRANA (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) sink?

The SERRANA (BOW SECTION) sank on Jan 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The SERRANA (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SERRANA (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The SERRANA (BOW SECTION) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SERRANA (BOW SECTION)?

The SERRANA (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 3677 tons.

What type of wreck is the SERRANA (BOW SECTION)?

The SERRANA (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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