Sea Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sea reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 30.136 N,1 45.869 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.502267
  • Longitude: -1.764483
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA REEFER
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 95.7 m
Width 14.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 2900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1992
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH262/430/02 4.9.92 AGROUND AT SOUTH HEAD IN 573009N, 014546W. APPEARS TO BE STUCK ON A ROCK PINNACLE AND HOLED. ALL FUEL DISCHARGED. INSURERS TO DECIDE ON FUTURE ACTION. (ABERDEEN MRCC, 240811Z AUG; LL 25, 28 & 29.8.92, 2.9.92). NCA YET. HH262/430/02 1.12.92 WK TO BE DISMANTLED ON-SITE BY ALBA INTERNATIONAL, ABERDEEN. (LL, 18.11.92) NCA. 28.7.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. CONFIRMATION OF DEMOLITION ON SITE. (MSD). AMENDED TO LIFT. NE 1438.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY AALBORG VAERFT A/S, AALBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HB MARINE COMMERCIAL CENTRE. HAVING ARRIVED FROM ALEXANDRIA WAS ANCHORED OUTSIDE PETERHEAD WAITING FOR BERTH. ANCHOR CABLE PARTED IN STRONG SWELL/HIGH WINDS AND VESSEL GROUNDED ON ROCKS. SUBSEQUENTLY DEMOLISHED WHERE SHE LAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA REEFER wreck located?

The SEA REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 57 30.136 N,1 45.869 W.

When did the SEA REEFER sink?

The SEA REEFER sank on Aug 22, 1992.

When was the wreck of the SEA REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the SEA REEFER was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SEA REEFER belong to?

The SEA REEFER belonged to AG.

What cargo was the SEA REEFER carrying?

The SEA REEFER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SEA REEFER?

The SEA REEFER had a tonnage of 2900 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA REEFER?

The SEA REEFER is classified as a carrier.

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