Sea King Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sea king Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.843 N,1 39.443 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.247383
  • Longitude: 1.657383
Wreck Depth 5.94 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA KING
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 0.4
Orientation 170
Tonnage 26
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 023.4,,000.3,167.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2025

Surveying Details

NL46301 30.9.18 POSN 521445N, 013920E REPORTED BY NL46301. (CO GANGES, VIA RA HARWICH) H5904/18 19.10.18 NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER. (RA HARWICH). NCA. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO NDW(PA)(1918). H7019/30 23.10.30 DELETED. (E3163). H6639/33 7.22.34 WRECK LIES SUNKEN INTO SAND AT LEAST DEPTH OF 31-33FT. REMAINS OF WRECK NOT EXCEEDING 1FT ABOVE THE SEABED. POSN 150.5DEG 2.2M FROM DUNWICH CH. (TH, 25.9.33). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H2917/83 2.4.85 NOT LOCATED ON SOUNDING LINES. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2017/000065413 14.3.17 EXAM'D 14.3.17 IN 5214.850N, 0139.443E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 17.6MTRS, WIDTH 3.9MTRS, HEIGHT 0.4MTRS. (GARDLINE, H102 HI1495/009). RETAIN FOUL. POSN AMENDED. SEP 2016/000091759 1.9.17 EXAM'D 7.3.17; IN 5214.843N, 0139.443E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 0.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 23.4MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 167 DEGS. WRECK IS NOT CLEARLY DEFINED. APPEARS TO BE IN A NUMBER OF PIECES AND POSSIBLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND FOUL 5.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000188104 14.4.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. NOW BURIED. (CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE SURVEY, DTD 24.06.2024) . NFA.

Circumstances of loss

IRON HULL. ONE BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR HULL. FOUNDERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 14.843 N,1 39.443 E
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FAQ

Where is the SEA KING wreck located?

The SEA KING wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.843 N,1 39.443 E.

How deep is the SEA KING and where exactly is it located?

The SEA KING lies at a depth of about 5.94 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.843 N,1 39.443 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA KING?

The seabed around the SEA KING lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SEA KING sink?

The SEA KING sank on Sep 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SEA KING discovered?

The wreck of the SEA KING was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SEA KING belong to?

The SEA KING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SEA KING?

The SEA KING had a tonnage of 26 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA KING?

The SEA KING is classified as a tug.

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