Reindeer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Reindeer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.441 N,1 34.441 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.607350
  • Longitude: -1.574017
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REINDEER
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 80
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1907
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2012

Surveying Details

H1284/75 16.6.75 WRECK OF A COLLIER LOCATED IN FRESHWATER BAY IN 503655N, 013445W USING DECCA. WELL BROKEN UP AND STANDS 10FT ABOVE SEABED LEVEL. (R TODD, SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE LTD., 20.5.75). NCA YET. H1968/77 17.8.81 EXAM'D 2.9.80 IN 503637N, 013444W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.4 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LYING 070/250DEGS. ABOUT 50MTRS LONG. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE REINDEER. (SCESU, HI 81/80). INS AS WK 25MTRS. - NM 2081/81. 27.8.81 WK WITH LENGTH 130 FT, BEAM 30FT. HT ABOVE SEABED 4MTRS. (K WREYFORD, LYMINGTON, 26.8.81). NCA. 25.10.12 EXAM'D 28.1.12 IN 5036.441N, 0134.441W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.05 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 28.35MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 0.8MTR. LIES 080/260 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY BURIED, APPEARS AS LINEAR MOUND. MINOR SCOUR ON N SIDE. (EMU, HI 1366). PROBABLY SAME WK AS REPORTED ABOVE. AMEND WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BURIED, APPEARS AS LINEAR MOUND

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FAQ

Where is the REINDEER wreck located?

The REINDEER wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.441 N,1 34.441 W.

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

The REINDEER lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.441 N,1 34.441 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REINDEER?

The seabed around the REINDEER lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the REINDEER sink?

The REINDEER sank on Jan 1, 1907.

When was the wreck of the REINDEER discovered?

The wreck of the REINDEER was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the REINDEER carrying?

The REINDEER was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the REINDEER?

The REINDEER is classified as a steam ship.

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