Sea Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sea prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.245 N,2 44.345 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.504083
  • Longitude: -2.739083
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA PRINCE
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2004

Surveying Details

H5706/57 31.10.57 POSN 513013N, 024418W OR 253DEG 8.45C FROM AVONMOUTH DK N PIER LT. (PORT OF BRISTOL NM 11/57). INS DW & G SPH LT BUOY, INT QK FLG, 10 SEC. - NM 2586/57. H5706/57 13.12.57 AMEND WK 4FMS & DELETE LT BUOY. (PORT OF BRISTOL NM13/57). - NM 2997/57. H871/64 17.2.64 POSN 513013N, 024416W [OGB]. (K3647). H292/67 30.7.67 FOUL. (PORT OF BRISTOL SURVEY E1908). AMEND FOUL. - NM ACTION. H292/67 6.9.69 LOCATED SHORTLY AFTER SINKING BUT NOT FOUND SINCE. (BRISTOL AUTH, LTD DTD 2.6.69). H5087/71 24.4.73 FOUL SERVES NO USEFUL PURPOSE. NOTHING FOUND. IRREGULAR BOTTOM. NO ANCHORING OR FISHING IN VICINITY. (PBA, LTR DTD 28.3.73). DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the SEA PRINCE wreck located?

The SEA PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.245 N,2 44.345 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA PRINCE?

The seabed around the SEA PRINCE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SEA PRINCE sink?

The SEA PRINCE sank on Oct 16, 1957.

When was the wreck of the SEA PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the SEA PRINCE was discovered in 1957.

What type of wreck is the SEA PRINCE?

The SEA PRINCE is classified as a tug.

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