Rea 9 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rea 9 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.881 N,3 40.451 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.581350
  • Longitude: -3.674183
Wreck Depth 33.16 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REA 9 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 316
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0021.0,,000.5,102
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

Surveying Details

H3838/86 6.11.87 H3838/86 6.11.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH 33.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37.5MTRS, LOCATED IN 533452N, 034023W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 5.11.87). INS AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 DESCRIBED AS A CONCRETE BARGE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357, ROS). NFA. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 28.10.87 USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.4 IN GEN DEPTH 37.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 2.1MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.7MTRS. LENGTH 30.9MTRS, BEAM 7.8MTRS. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS REA 9. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. HH100/351/17 HH100/351/17 LOCATED IN 5334.880N, 0340.460W [WGD]. (HMS SANDOWN). NCA. 10.9.13 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.891N, 0340.462W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.78 IN GEN DEPTH 37.0MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 33.16MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 21MTRS TOWARDS 102 DEGS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.881N, 0340.451W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 33.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37.03MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 21MTRS TOWARDS 102 DEGS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 316/136 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. NFS.(FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 33.16MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.881 N,3 40.451 W
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FAQ

Where is the REA 9 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The REA 9 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.881 N,3 40.451 W.

How deep is the REA 9 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The REA 9 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33.16 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.881 N,3 40.451 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REA 9 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the REA 9 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the REA 9 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the REA 9 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the REA 9 (POSSIBLY)?

The REA 9 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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