Sea Prince (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sea prince (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.304 N,2 44.022 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.505067
  • Longitude: -2.733700
Wreck Depth 7 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5706/57 23.10.57 DW LIES 253DEGS, 8.45C FROM N PIER LT, MARKED BY G SPHERICAL LT BUOY, INT.QKFL.G10S CLOSE W. (HAVEN MASTER, BRISTOL, DTD 19.10.57). - NM 2586/57. H5706/57 3.12.57 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FMS 0FT, BUOY REMOVED. (PBA NM 13/57). - NM 2997/57. H292/67 14.7.67 SHOWN AS FOUL ON PBA SURVEY [E 1908]. - NM 1377/67. 5.10.73 NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1859. H1430/80 8.5.80 MOUND OF HEAVILY ENCRUSTED STEEL GIRDERS AND SHEETS LOCATED 26.2.80 IN 513016.5N, 024356W [OGB] USING EDM. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7 IN GEN DEPTH 9.2MTRS. GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. THOUGHT TO BE PART OF TUG 'SEA PRINCE'. (PBA, LETTER DTD 28.4.80). BR STD. H1430/80 2.10.80 EXAM'D 8.6.80. DEPTH UNCHANGED. (PBA OBSTN REPORT, DTD 23.9.80). NFA. H1428/81 22.7.81 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 513016.5N, 024357W ON PBA SURVEY APR'81 [K6395/26]. NE 1859. 12.4.06 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 5130.304N, 0244.022W [EUT] ON BPA 14/52 SURVEY DTD 6.1.06. NE 1859. SEP 2021/000092683 3.2.21 NOT LOCATED BY BPC KING ROAD CHANNEL (BRISTOL PORT COMPANY SURVEY 13.1.21 - 03.2.21)NFS. NCA SEP 2022/000149779 7.9.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2022. (BRISTOL PORT COMPANY SURVEY 07.01.22 - 20.04.22 & BDC H525.2). NFA. SEP 2024/000274038 20.12.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (BRISTOL PORT COMPANY SURVEY 22.7.24 - 26.7.24 & BDC H525.2). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV 'CATO'.

General Comments

See Also: 12582

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FAQ

Where is the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.304 N,2 44.022 W.

How deep is the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.304 N,2 44.022 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Oct 16, 1957.

When was the wreck of the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The SEA PRINCE (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a tug.

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