Sea Pearl Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sea pearl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 42.703 N,0 36.765 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.711717
- Longitude: 0.612750
|
| Wreck Depth |
23.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SEA PEARL |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
33.5 m |
| Width |
7.3 m |
| Sonar Length |
32.6 |
| Sonar Width |
9.8 |
| Shadow Height |
3.3 |
| Orientation |
1 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 9, 1967
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1978 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 4, 2016 |
Surveying Details
H1197/67 19.1.68 LOCATED IN 534206N, 003807E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 77, FOUL AT 78FT. GEN DEPTH 92FT. (TH). INS AS SW 13FMS. BR STD. 20.3.72 AMEND TO SW 23.4MTRS. NC 121. H3805/72 28.2.78 EXAM'D 15.9.77 IN 534241.4N, 003653.9E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25 IN GEN DEPTH 26.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 60FT. LIES N/S. (SOISS, HI 54/77). BR STD. H5084/77 19.3.80 EXAM'D 7.12.79 IN 534242N, 003652E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS. LIES N/S WITH MAST AT S END. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). AMEND TO WK 21MTRS. BR STD. H1944/80 22.4.82 EXAM'D 22.5.81 IN 534241N, 003654E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3 IN GEN DEPTH 26.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEG (BOW N) AND APPARENTLY INTACT. SONAR LENGTH 33MTRS, BEAM 7.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). NCA. 13.10.92 RECENTLY DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE VIRTUALLY INTACT. (FISHING NEWS, 25.9.92). SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 9.4.16; IN 5342.703N, 0036.765E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 23.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 32.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 001/181 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, INTACT, NO SCOURING WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN GEAR SNAGGED ON AN UNIDENTIFIED SUBMARINE OBSTRUCTION.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 42.703 N,0 36.765 E
Sea Pearl on Wreck Map
Sea Pearl Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SEA PEARL wreck located?
The SEA PEARL wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.703 N,0 36.765 E.
How deep is the SEA PEARL and where exactly is it located?
The SEA PEARL lies at a depth of about 23.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 42.703 N,0 36.765 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SEA PEARL?
The seabed around the SEA PEARL lies at approximately 27 meters deep.
When did the SEA PEARL sink?
The SEA PEARL sank on Sep 9, 1967.
When was the wreck of the SEA PEARL discovered?
The wreck of the SEA PEARL was discovered in 1978.
What country did the SEA PEARL belong to?
The SEA PEARL belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the SEA PEARL?
The SEA PEARL is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, INTACT