Regin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Regin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.165 N,1 29.311 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.419417
  • Longitude: 1.488517
Wreck Depth 12.614 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGIN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 85
Tonnage 1844
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2538/79 25.10.79 EXAM'D 24.4.79 IN 512508.4N, 012930E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTR. SMALL BUT FIRM SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ECHO, HI 60C/79). SONAR TRACES SEEM TO INDICATE THIS IS A SIZEABLE WK BURIED IN SANDY BOTTOM WITH ONLY SMALL PORTION ABOVE SEABED. CHART AS WK 12.3MTRS. BR STD. H2347/85 20.1.87 EXAM'D 27.9.86 IN 512508N, 012930E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.0 IN GEN DEPTH 12 TO 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.6MTRS. A SECOND CONTACT WAS LOCATED IN 512508N, 012925E, 102MTRS W OF CHARTED POSN, OVER WHICH A LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS, IN A 13.5MTR SCOUR, WAS OBSERVED. SMALL MAGNETIC DEFLECTION AND THOUGHT THERFORE UNLIKELY TO BE WK THE SIZE OF REGIN. (NP 1016, HI 314B). AMEND TO WKS 12MTRS. BR STD. HH090/770/01 21.9.98 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY DURING MAIN LINE SOUNDING. NOT SEEN ON DCS3 DURING INVESTIGATION BUT A SECOND, SMALLER, MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. AMEND TO FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 770). AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2018/000061842 16.7.18 EXAM'D 19.12.17; LOCATED IN 5125.165N, 0129.311E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS, LENGTH 3.3MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HEIGHT 1.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 085/265 DEGS. WRECK IS A SMALL INTACT WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND FOUL 12.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY SORLANDETS SKIBSBYG, FEVIG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DPSK. AKTIES. REGIN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 188HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TYNE FOR BORDEAUX. CARGO COAL. MINED IN THE N SEA BUT MANAGED TO REACH SHALLOW WATER BEFORE FOUNDERING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 25.165 N,1 29.311 E
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FAQ

Where is the REGIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The REGIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.165 N,1 29.311 E.

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

The REGIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.614 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.165 N,1 29.311 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REGIN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the REGIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the REGIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The REGIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the REGIN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the REGIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the REGIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The REGIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the REGIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The REGIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the REGIN (POSSIBLY)?

The REGIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1844 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGIN (POSSIBLY)?

The REGIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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