Ternacia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ternacia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 39.833 N,0 44.35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.663883
  • Longitude: -0.739167
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERNACIA (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 6.6
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 155
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck site known as the Ternacia is located off the coast of the Shetland Islands at coordinates 60 39.833 N, 0 44.35 W. This shipwreck site was examined in 2010 and sits in a general water depth of 66.1 meters. The wreck structure measures 14 meters in length, 6.6 meters in width, and has a height of 5.12 meters. The vessel lies on a 155/335 degree axis and is broken into three distinct pieces, with the main section appearing to contain the wheelhouse. The wreck features a least multibeam depth of 60.98 meters and shows no signs of scour. This site is charted as a non-dangerous wreck in the vicinity of the Shetland coast.

Surveying Details

HH270/410/04 4.12.95 HH270/410/04 4.12.95 SANK IN 603942.5N, 004518.5W [OGB]. (MRSC SHETLAND, FAX DTD 30.11.95). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/335/10 3.8.10 HH091/335/10 3.8.10 EXAM'D 13.4.10 IN 6039.833N, 0044.350W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.98 IN GEN DEPTH 66.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 6.6MTRS, HT 5.12MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. BROKEN INTO 3 PIECES. MAIN PIECE WITH LENGTH 14MTRS AND APPEARS TO CONTAIN THE WHEELHOUSE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1335). AMEND WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW RESCUED BY HELICOPTER.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the TERNACIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TERNACIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 39.833 N,0 44.35 W.

How deep is the TERNACIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TERNACIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 60 39.833 N,0 44.35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TERNACIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TERNACIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the TERNACIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The TERNACIA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 21, 1995.

When was the wreck of the TERNACIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TERNACIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1995.

What country did the TERNACIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TERNACIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TERNACIA (PROBABLY)?

The TERNACIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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