Sea Lady Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sea lady Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
36 34.224 N,6 16.685 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 36.570400
- Longitude: -6.278083
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SEA LADY |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Length |
150.3 m |
| Width |
17.4 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Tonnage |
8581 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
scrap metal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 10, 1968
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1968 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 15, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H2126/62 29.9.68 ST PA IN 363400N, 061645W. (CADIZ NM 33/1027/68). - NM 1680/68. 3.2.69 [EUR] POSN: 363417.7N, 061640.2W. H2126/62 24.3.70 FL.1.5S 3M LT ON MAST. (CADIZ NM 1540/69). BR STD. H2126/62 30.4.68 VISUAL INSPECTION MADE. SEA LADY IS GRADUALLY SINKING INTO SANDY BED & HULL HARDLY EMERGES ANY MORE EVEN AT LOW TIDES. EVERY REASON TO BELIEVE THAT HULL IS PRESENTLY FRACTURED AT FORE & AFT ENDS OF AMIDSHIPS HOUSE. (LL, 24.4.69). H2126/62 26.8.70 SALVAGE OPS, YELLOW & RED BNS TEMP ESTABLISHED. (CADIZ NM 1028(T)/70). H2126/62 12.11.70 POSN NOW 1C SE, OR 004.5DEG, 1.62M FROM FL.G LT ON D DE SAN FELIPE. (CADIZ NM 40/1261/70). INS FL.1.5S.3M LT & DELETE PA. - NM 562/70. H2126/62 16.12.71 WK BEING REMOVED, VARIOUS BUOYS TEMP ESTABLISHED. (CADIZ NM 1471(T)/71). H2126/62 9.3.72 LT NO LONGER EXISTS AS MAST HAS DISAPPEARED. G CONL LT BUOY, FL, LAID 150MTRS SW. (CADIZ NM 199(P)/72). - NM 533/72. H2126/62 19.5.72 WK BUOY TEMP WITHDRAWN. (CADIZ NM 513(T)/72). NCA YET. H1271/73 5.6.73 WK BUOY REPLACED ON STATION. (CADIZ NM 576/73). H2765/69 21.11.75 WK NOW MARKED BY 3 BUOYS, GALVANISED DRUMS, COLOURED GREY & 4 Y FLOATS. (CADIZ NM 25/854(T)/75). H2765/69 21.11.75 NOW DW IN 363416N, 061634W, WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE S. (CADIZ NM 1495/75). - NM 2402/75. 27.10.76 NDW SHOWN ON SPANISH 6320 [1976 EDN]. NE 86. 14.5.79 SHOWN IN 363416N, 061630W [EUR] ON SPANISH 44B . H5087/77 27.6.83 DELETE DW FROM 93. - NM 1809/83. HH360/440/02 6.3.96 DW SHOWN IN 363416N, 061630W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4432 [1994 EDN, CORR TO NM 1209/95]. - NM 1197/96. 1.2.02 SHOWN AS NDW IN 3634.223N, 0616.683W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4430 & 4431 [BOTH 1ST EDNS, MAY'01, LARGEST SCALES]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
IN TOW OF GERMAN TUG PANAMA TO RIJEKA FOR SCRAPPING, WHEN SHE COLLIDED WITH US NUCLEAR SUBMARINE VON STEUBEN, AS THE LATTER SURFACED. SHE WAS TOWED INTO CADIZ & BEACHED.
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36 34.224 N,6 16.685 W
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FAQ
Where is the SEA LADY wreck located?
The SEA LADY wreck is located at coordinates 36 34.224 N,6 16.685 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SEA LADY?
The seabed around the SEA LADY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the SEA LADY sink?
The SEA LADY sank on Aug 10, 1968.
When was the wreck of the SEA LADY discovered?
The wreck of the SEA LADY was discovered in 1968.
What cargo was the SEA LADY carrying?
The SEA LADY was carrying scrap metal.
What was the tonnage of the SEA LADY?
The SEA LADY had a tonnage of 8581 tons.
What type of wreck is the SEA LADY?
The SEA LADY is classified as a steam ship.