Regina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Regina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 50.178 N,6 50.254 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.836300
  • Longitude: -6.837567
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGINA
Type motor vessel
Flag NETHERLANDS
Length 45.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 80
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 60
Tonnage 313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1971
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H2317/85 2.12.85 H2317/85 2.12.85 WK EXAM'D 17.8.85 IN 555011N, 065012W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. WELL DEFINED CONTACT AND APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 060/240 DEG. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). BR STD. 9.9.14 DIVED 3.9.14 IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS A REAR ENGINED COASTER WITH A CARGO OF BRICKS. FUEL OIL ENGINE. ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 40MTRS LONG. INTACT, ALGHOUGH THE FOREDECK HAS COLLAPSED AND THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN WASHED AWAY. MAST LIES ON THE SEABED, STBD SIDE. WINCHES AFT OF FOC'S'LE BULKHEAD. FOC'S'LE INTACT WITH ANCHORS IN PLACE. CONSIDERED TO BE REGINA. (P MOIR, EMAIL DTD 8.9.14). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

M GENERAL CARGO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINARY AFT. PASSAGE PORTRUSH FOR OBAN. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. NO LIVES LOST.

General Comments

WELL DEFINED, APPARENTLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the REGINA wreck located?

The REGINA wreck is located at coordinates 55 50.178 N,6 50.254 W.

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

The REGINA lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 55 50.178 N,6 50.254 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGINA?

The seabed around the REGINA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the REGINA sink?

The REGINA sank on Nov 13, 1971.

When was the wreck of the REGINA discovered?

The wreck of the REGINA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the REGINA belong to?

The REGINA belonged to NETHERLANDS.

What cargo was the REGINA carrying?

The REGINA was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the REGINA?

The REGINA had a tonnage of 313 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGINA?

The REGINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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