Regency Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Regency Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.5 N,0 9.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.508333
  • Longitude: 0.158333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGENCY
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 76
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/41 5.8.59 H067/41 5.8.59 WK IN 513030N, 000930E [OGB]. (FOIC LONDON, 21.4.41). NCA YET. H0423/41 3.2.70 H0423/41 & H067/41 3.2.70 WK WAS RAISED 8.5.41 AND RE-ENTERED SERVICE. (LLOYDS TELECON). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE OFF DAGENHAM WHILE TOWING BARGES. 1 CREW MEMBER AND 1 LIGHTERMAN LOST. (WW2 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the REGENCY wreck located?

The REGENCY wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.5 N,0 9.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REGENCY?

The seabed around the REGENCY lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the REGENCY sink?

The REGENCY sank on Apr 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the REGENCY discovered?

The wreck of the REGENCY was discovered in 1970.

What country did the REGENCY belong to?

The REGENCY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REGENCY?

The REGENCY had a tonnage of 76 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGENCY?

The REGENCY is classified as a tug.

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