Sea Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sea island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 19.1 N,78 39.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.318333
  • Longitude: -78.665000
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA ISLAND
Type supply vessel
Flag PA
Length 81.5 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 1436
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 2006
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH672/407/02 28.11.06 SANK IN 1719.1N, 7839.9W [WGD]. (LL, 24.11.06). INS AS DW. - NM 5880/06. HH672/407/03 16.7.07 WRECKED IN 1718.0N, 7838.0W [WGD]. (NAVAREA IV 196/07). NCA. 12.6.08 SEP 2008/000050999 DWPA REP (2006) IN 1718.0N, 7838.0W [WGD]. (USNM 24/26150/08). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-NEW LIGHT '98, EX-SEA ISLAND '97, EX-NEW LIGHT '96, EX-INAGUA LIGHT '87. BUILT IN 1970 BY LEVINGTON SB CO, ORANGE, TEXAS, AS A LANDING CRAFT WITH BOW RAMP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CROSS CARIBBEAN SERVICES LTD. THREE OIL ENGINES FOR 3600BHP, TRIPLE SHAFT. (LR). SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW OF 12 RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA ISLAND wreck located?

The SEA ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 17 19.1 N,78 39.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA ISLAND?

The seabed around the SEA ISLAND lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the SEA ISLAND sink?

The SEA ISLAND sank on Nov 22, 2006.

When was the wreck of the SEA ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the SEA ISLAND was discovered in 2006.

What country did the SEA ISLAND belong to?

The SEA ISLAND belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SEA ISLAND?

The SEA ISLAND had a tonnage of 1436 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA ISLAND?

The SEA ISLAND is classified as a supply vessel.

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