Wear Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wear Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.457 N,2 38.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.507617
  • Longitude: -2.634383
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WEAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1076
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1910
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details REPD SUNK IN 492722N, 024155W IN 18FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1270/71 12.12.69 LOCATED ON NW GRUNES IN 25FT OF WATER, ABOUT 50YDS NE OF WK OF THE 'DAGENHAM'. EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED. (CHANNEL ISLANDS SALVAGE CO.). NCA YET. POSN 493025N, 023759W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1905 BY S P AUSTIN & SON AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WITHERINGTON & EVERETT, STRUCK A ROCK OFF THE W COAST GUERNSEY AND FOUNDERED. WAS ON PASSAGE THE TYNE TO ST SERVAN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WEAR wreck located?

The WEAR wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.457 N,2 38.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WEAR?

The seabed around the WEAR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the WEAR sink?

The WEAR sank on May 15, 1910.

When was the wreck of the WEAR discovered?

The wreck of the WEAR was discovered in 1969.

What country did the WEAR belong to?

The WEAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WEAR carrying?

The WEAR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WEAR?

The WEAR had a tonnage of 1076 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEAR?

The WEAR is classified as a steam ship.

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