Rea 10 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rea 10 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.97 N,3 45.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.532833
  • Longitude: -3.751317
Wreck Depth 33.91 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REA 10
Type barge
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 337
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,000.7,135
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5043/70 19.1.71 H5043/70 19.1.71 FF IN 533223N, 034532W. (NETHS HO). H3838/86 3.12.87 H3838/86 3.12.87 WK 34.0 IN GEN DEPTH 37.2MTRS, IN 533158N, 034501W. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 2.12.87 FOR HI 357). BR STD. H2993/88 13.6.88 H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 28.11.87 IN 533158N, 034501W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.2 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG: HYDROSEARCH - VERT. HT 3.8MTRS, SHADOW HT 3.1MTRS. CONCRETE BARGE LYING UPRIGHT. LENGTH 31.7MTRS, BEAM 9.6MTRS. LIES 340/160 DEG. CHART AS WK 34MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). NFA. 10.9.13 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.969N, 0345.077W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.27 IN GEN DEPTH 36.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 33.91MTRS. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 157/337 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. AMEND WK 33MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.970N, 0345.079W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 33.91 IN GEN DEPTH 39.82MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 56MTRS TOWARDS 098 DEGS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 337/157 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 33.91MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE

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FAQ

Where is the REA 10 wreck located?

The REA 10 wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.97 N,3 45.079 W.

How deep is the REA 10 and where exactly is it located?

The REA 10 lies at a depth of about 33.91 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.97 N,3 45.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REA 10?

The seabed around the REA 10 lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the REA 10 discovered?

The wreck of the REA 10 was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the REA 10?

The REA 10 is classified as a barge.

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