Sverre (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sverre (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.597 N,0 51.949 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.109950
  • Longitude: 0.865817
Wreck Depth 11.4 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVERRE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 14.6
Sonar Width 4.4
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 46
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1945
Bottom Texture 1/4/6/17
Scour Dimensions 015.2,,000.5,310
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck of the vessel Sverre possibly located off the east coast of England at coordinates 53 6.597 N, 0 51.949 E with a least depth of 11.4 meters in a general depth of 13.5 meters the intact wreck lies on a northeast to southwest orientation measuring approximately 14.6 meters in length 4.4 meters in width and 1.8 meters in height featuring an associated scour and sitting on the seabed

Surveying Details

H03210/45 15.6.45 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 530630N, 005036E [OGB]. (NORE LIST OF WRECKS). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2014/000169133 26.8.14 WK LOCATED IN 5306.597N, 0051.949E [WGD]. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 2MTRS, ALL APPROX. GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (MV TITAN ENDEAVOUR, HN DTD 10.8.14 FOR HI 1423). INS AS WK USC 10MTRS. - NM 4017/14. SEP 2014/000169131 31.3.15 EXAM'D 4.11.14 IN 5306.597N, 0051.949E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.45 IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 15.2MTRS TOWARDS 310 DEGS. LENGTH 14.6MTRS, WIDTH 4.4MTRS, HT 1.80MTRS. LIES 046/226 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1423). AMEND WK 11.4MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

REQUISITIONED AS BARRAGE BALLOON VESSEL. FOUNDERED. (WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 6.597 N,0 51.949 E
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FAQ

Where is the SVERRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SVERRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.597 N,0 51.949 E.

How deep is the SVERRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SVERRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.597 N,0 51.949 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SVERRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SVERRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SVERRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SVERRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SVERRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SVERRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the SVERRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SVERRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SVERRE (POSSIBLY)?

The SVERRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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