Sea Dredge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sea dredge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 0.13 N,98 15.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.002167
  • Longitude: 98.263833
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA DREDGE
Type dredger
Flag TH
Tonnage 1817
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2004

Surveying Details

HH514/350/01 28.11.90 HH514/350/01 28.11.90 BUCKET LADDER MINING DREDGER. SANK IN 45FT OF WATER 2.5M OFF BANGTHAO BAY, PHUKET. DIVING SURVEY TO BE CARRIED OUT. (LL, 21.11.90) NCA YET. HH514/350/01 10.1.91 HH514/350/01 10.1.91 HAS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AND NOW IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. BIDS CALLED FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE WK. (LL, 13.12.90) NCA YET. HH514/350/01 5.4.91 HH514/350/01 5.4.91 WELLWAY PONTOON REFLOATED BUT SANK UNDER TOW TO SHORE. WORK TO BE COMPLETED DURING NEXT DRY SEASON. (LL, 19.3.91) NCA YET. HH514/350/01 23.10.91 HH514/350/01 23.10.91 SALVAGE OPS RESUMED FOLLOWING END OF SW MONSOON. PORT AND STBD BOW SECTIONS ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED. (LL, 15.10.91) 6.11.00 6.11.00 WK WAS REMOVED IN SECTIONS DURING 1991. (MSD). AMENDED TO LIFT. NE 3941.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TONGKAH HARBOUR LTD. SANK 2.5M OFF BANGTHAO BAY, PHUKET. SETTLED AS CTL. LIFTED IN SECTIONS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA DREDGE wreck located?

The SEA DREDGE wreck is located at coordinates 8 0.13 N,98 15.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA DREDGE?

The seabed around the SEA DREDGE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the SEA DREDGE sink?

The SEA DREDGE sank on Nov 8, 1990.

When was the wreck of the SEA DREDGE discovered?

The wreck of the SEA DREDGE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the SEA DREDGE belong to?

The SEA DREDGE belonged to TH.

What was the tonnage of the SEA DREDGE?

The SEA DREDGE had a tonnage of 1817 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA DREDGE?

The SEA DREDGE is classified as a dredger.

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