Reab Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Reab Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.4 N,4 0.383 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.440000
  • Longitude: 4.006383
Wreck Depth 19.2 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REAB
Type inshore vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 668
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.5.74 WRECK IN THE W SCHELDT, NEAR HANSWEERT. (LLOYDS 216). POSN 512624N, 040023E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H4187/70 10.7.74 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK APPROX 19.2MTRS. 245DEGS, 180MTRS FROM W HBR. OCC. WRG LT. (HAGUE TNM 1723/74). H4187/70 31.7.74 WK LIFTED. (NETHERLANDS NM 27/74). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE W GERMANY FOR BELGIUM. SANK IN THE W SCHELDT NEAR HANSWEERT, AFTER CAPSIZING OWING TO THE HEAVY CARGO AND A STRONG CURRENT. MASTER AND WIFE RECOVERED. (LLOYDS 219).

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FAQ

Where is the REAB wreck located?

The REAB wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.4 N,4 0.383 E.

How deep is the REAB and where exactly is it located?

The REAB lies at a depth of about 19.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.4 N,4 0.383 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REAB?

The seabed around the REAB lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the REAB sink?

The REAB sank on May 7, 1974.

When was the wreck of the REAB discovered?

The wreck of the REAB was discovered in 1974.

What country did the REAB belong to?

The REAB belonged to NL.

What cargo was the REAB carrying?

The REAB was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the REAB?

The REAB had a tonnage of 668 tons.

What type of wreck is the REAB?

The REAB is classified as a inshore vessel.

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