Upcerne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Upcerne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.52 N,1 27.477 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.258667
  • Longitude: -1.457950
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UPCERNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2984
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2780/18 16.5.18 SUNK 2.5 - 3 MILES S (M) OF COQUET ISLAND. (TH). POSN 551400N, 012500W. (SNO TYNE & AP REPORT, TYNE). SUNK IN 551730N, 012700W. (IDSA MASTER). H7050/20 5.10.20 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH. (TH). H4214/26 1.7.26 INS AS NDW PA (1917). BR STD. H460/67 29.3.67 DELETE. BR STD. H1251/70 22.8.85 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 551531N, 012722W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 15.7.85). INS AS USC 25MTRS. - NM 2415/85. H1251/70 23.10.85 COULD NOT BE LOCATED USING SONAR. (HMS BRINTON, SIGNAL DTD 18.10.85). NCA. H4271/71 22.11.85 EXAM'D 15.7.85. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 40 TO 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH ABOUT 70MTRS. V BROKEN AND WELL DISPERSED. (HMS BEAGLE, 24.10.85). AMEND TO WK 35MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 27.10.89 DIVED OCT '89 IN 551531N, 012724W IN ABOUT 140FT. LARGE AND LONG. LIES NW/SE. NO APPARENT SCOUR. AT HIGHEST POINT STANDS 22FT HIGH. (D COX, TELECON). NCA. HH100/351/06 14.4.93 DIVED AUG '89 IN 551532.5N, 012729.5W [WGD] USING GPS. IDENTIFIED AS UPCERNE BY NAME ON BELL. COMPLETE BUT COLLAPSED WITH ENGINE LYING TO STBD AND BOILERS UPRIGHT. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH ON SAND SEABED. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). HH009/843/01 6.1.00 EXAM'D 1.6.99 IN 5515.520N, 0127.477W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.6 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 133/313 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP WK WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 40. PASSAGE FROM NARVIK TO MIDDLESBOROUGH.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the UPCERNE wreck located?

The UPCERNE wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.52 N,1 27.477 W.

How deep is the UPCERNE and where exactly is it located?

The UPCERNE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.52 N,1 27.477 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UPCERNE?

The seabed around the UPCERNE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the UPCERNE sink?

The UPCERNE sank on Apr 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UPCERNE discovered?

The wreck of the UPCERNE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UPCERNE belong to?

The UPCERNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UPCERNE carrying?

The UPCERNE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the UPCERNE?

The UPCERNE had a tonnage of 2984 tons.

What type of wreck is the UPCERNE?

The UPCERNE is classified as a steam ship.

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