Sea Farer (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea farer (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.603 N,5 10.025 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.543383
  • Longitude: -5.167083
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA FARER (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Sonar Length 32.2
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 126
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Surveying Details

H4557/79 2.9.83 H4557/79 2.9.83 SANK IN POSN 285 DEGS FROM ST GOWANS LTV, 6.5 MILES. REPD TO HAVE BURNED TO THE WATERLINE. (MRCC MILFORD HAVEN, TLX DTD 20.8.82 & TELECON). INS AS NDWPA IN 513212N, 050951W [OGB]. BR STD. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 19.2.11 IN 5132.603N, 0510.025W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.07 IN GEN DEPTH 52.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. LENGTH 32.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS, HT 2.53MTRS. LIES 126/306 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). IN TWO PARTS. AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM AND WHICH SPREAD THROUGHOUT VESSEL.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, LYING NW/SE, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.603 N,5 10.025 W
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FAQ

Where is the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.603 N,5 10.025 W.

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

The SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.603 N,5 10.025 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 20, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SEA FARER (POSSIBLY)?

The SEA FARER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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