Sconset Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sconset Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 0.733 N,58 2.883 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.012217
  • Longitude: -58.048050
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SCONSET
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 84.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1267
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5206/73 2.3.79 ST IN 070010N, 580351W APPROX, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FL.G3S, CLOSE WNW. (NETH NM 407(T)/79). UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (LL, 14.3.79) NCA YET. H5206/73 22.5.79 VISIBLE ALL STATES OF TIDE, LYING IN 4.5FMS. POSN 029DEG [T], 12.25M FROM GEORGETOWN LTHO. BUOY 290DEG, 700FT FROM WK. (GUYANA NM 1/79). CHART AS ST PA IN 070010N, 580351W, WITH BUOY IN 070012N, 580357W. - NM 1351/79. H5206/73 6.12.79 BUOY NOW 315 DEG, 0.9M FROM WK, OR 070054N, 580438W. (GUYANA NM 9/79). - NM 3012/79. H5206/73 1.12.80 POSN OF WK NOW GIVEN AS 070026N, 580238W. (NETH HYDRO, 13.11.80). NCA YET. H5206/73 13.8.81 POSN OF WK 070044N, 580253W, WITH BUOY IN 070054N, 580438W. (HARBOUR MASTER, GEORGETOWN, LTR DTD 27.7.81). - NM 2000/81. H4330/86 19.3.87 WK POSN GIVEN AS 070054N, 580255W. (US NM 24388/7/87). NCA. HH667/411/01 10.11.89 BUOY WITHDRAWN, OR OFF-STATION. (MVS ATHELSPRITE & EXPLORER). - NM 3349/89. HH667/801/01 9.1.90 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE AT LW. (MV SCOTT ENTERPRISE, HN 24/89, 27.11.89). AMEND TO DW. - NM 274/90. RSDRA2025000377896 04.08.25 WRECK SALVAGED. (GY NM 122/25). AMEND LIFTED.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1965, CAPSIZED & SANK OFF GEORGETOWN PILOT STATION, DEMERARA RIVER, WHILST EN-ROUTE GEORGETOWN, GUYANA TO NEW ORLEANS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KIM MARINE LTD.

General Comments

UK NM 4019/25

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FAQ

Where is the SCONSET wreck located?

The SCONSET wreck is located at coordinates 7 0.733 N,58 2.883 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCONSET?

The seabed around the SCONSET lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SCONSET discovered?

The wreck of the SCONSET was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SCONSET belong to?

The SCONSET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SCONSET carrying?

The SCONSET was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the SCONSET?

The SCONSET had a tonnage of 1267 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCONSET?

The SCONSET is classified as a motor vessel.

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