Bardini Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bardini reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.777 N,9 51.304 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.646283
  • Longitude: -9.855067
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARDINI REEFER
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 118 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3976
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers N CARD, Q, 0.5C N OF WK
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2008

Surveying Details

H4641/74 28.1.83 WK LIES NW/SE IN 513846.2N, 095120W. MASTS, FUNNELS & PORTION OF BRIDGE VISIBLE AT HW. N CARD, Q, CLOSE N. (IRISH LIGHTS NM 2.83). - NM 432/83. H4641/74 14.6.83 NO CHANGE IN VESSEL. NOBODY HAS TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR WK. (LL, 4.6.83). H4641/74 26.8.83 NO PROGRESS YET MADE TOWARDS REMOVAL OF WK. (LL, 5.8.83). 9.6.08 POSN OF MID POINT FROM LIDAR SURVEY: 5138.7573N, 0951.2741W [OSI]. (T CLARKE, RT1C, FROM RSDRA 2007/000076382). AMEND POSN OF WK AND N CARD LT BUOY. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

16.12.82 BUILT IN 1956 BY CIA EUSKALDUNA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BARDINI SHIPPING CORPORATION. WAS GUTTED BY FIRE AND EXPLOSION. WHILE LYING AT CASTLETOWN BERE, COUNTY CORK DURING THE NIGHT OF 15-16.12.82. HOLED BY THE EXPLOSION VESSEL SANK 18.12.82 AFTER BLAZING FOR TWO DAYS. CREW OF 12 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BARDINI REEFER wreck located?

The BARDINI REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.777 N,9 51.304 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARDINI REEFER?

The seabed around the BARDINI REEFER lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BARDINI REEFER sink?

The BARDINI REEFER sank on Dec 18, 1982.

When was the wreck of the BARDINI REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the BARDINI REEFER was discovered in 1982.

What country did the BARDINI REEFER belong to?

The BARDINI REEFER belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the BARDINI REEFER?

The BARDINI REEFER had a tonnage of 3976 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARDINI REEFER?

The BARDINI REEFER is classified as a motor vessel.

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