Sincere Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sincere Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.012 N,0 21.903 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.250200
  • Longitude: -0.365050
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SINCERE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 12.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3100/68 28.5.68 AGROUND ON NORTH POINT O F CAYTON BAY. (LL, 28.5.68). NCA. H1288/71 21.9.73 REPORTED TO HAVE RUN HARD AGROUND UNDER YONS NAB IN 541424N, 002000W. PARTS OF VESSEL STILL THERE. (P J LASSEY LTR, DTD 9.2.73). NCA. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED AS DEPTH OF WATER ALLOWED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. WENT HARD AGROUND ON NORTH POINT OF CAYTON BAY IN DENSE FOG. ALL EQUIPMENT RECOVERED AND VESSEL BURNT. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SINCERE wreck located?

The SINCERE wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.012 N,0 21.903 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SINCERE?

The seabed around the SINCERE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SINCERE sink?

The SINCERE sank on May 28, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SINCERE discovered?

The wreck of the SINCERE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SINCERE belong to?

The SINCERE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SINCERE?

The SINCERE is classified as a trawler.

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