Rea 5 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Rea 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 31.442 N,3 40.807 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.524033
- Longitude: -3.680117
|
| Wreck Depth |
29.61 m
|
| Water Depth |
33 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
REA 5 |
|
Type
|
barge
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
27 |
| Sonar Width |
8 |
| Shadow Height |
4.3 |
| Orientation |
48.4 |
| Tonnage |
106 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 6, 1961
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0097.0,,002.1,098 |
| Original Detection Year |
1964 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 20, 2022 |
Surveying Details
H1893/64 16.9.64 H1893/64 16.9.64 WK LOCATED IN 533130N, 034030W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97 IN GEN DEPTH 108FT. GAVE A GOOD A/S RETURN FROM ALL DIRNS. APPEARS SMALL. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 11.7.64). INS AS WK 16FMS. BR STD. H5043/70 11.1.71 H5043/70 11.1.71 FASTENER REPD IN 533122N, 034042W. 8.10.76 8.10.76 AMEND TO WK 29MTRS. NC 1981. H2993/88 13.6.88 H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 28.11.87 IN 533125N, 034045W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.2 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG: HYDROSEARCH - VERT. HT 4.8MTRS, SHADOW HT 3.7MTRS. A CONCRETE BARGE, LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 225/045 DEG. CHART AS WK 28MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). BR STD. 23.3.10 23.3.10 LIES IN POSN REPORTED BY MHDB AS THE SINKING POSN ON 6.7.61. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). NCA. 10.9.13 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.439N, 0340.814W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.78 IN GEN DEPTH 32.9MTRS. SCOUR 22.1MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 97MTRS TOWARDS 098 DEGS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 048/228 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. AMEND WK 29.5MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.442N, 0340.807W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.61 IN GEN DEPTH 32.92MTRS. SCOUR 2.09MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 97MTRS TOWARDS 098 DEGS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 049/229 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 29.61MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
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53 31.442 N,3 40.807 W
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FAQ
Where is the REA 5 wreck located?
The REA 5 wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.442 N,3 40.807 W.
How deep is the REA 5 and where exactly is it located?
The REA 5 lies at a depth of about 29.61 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.442 N,3 40.807 W.
How deep is the seabed around the REA 5?
The seabed around the REA 5 lies at approximately 33 meters deep.
When did the REA 5 sink?
The REA 5 sank on Jul 6, 1961.
When was the wreck of the REA 5 discovered?
The wreck of the REA 5 was discovered in 1964.
What country did the REA 5 belong to?
The REA 5 belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the REA 5?
The REA 5 had a tonnage of 106 tons.
What type of wreck is the REA 5?
The REA 5 is classified as a barge.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE