Sea Shepherd (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sea shepherd (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 10.83 N,8 41.973 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.180500
  • Longitude: -8.699550
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2009

Surveying Details

1.1.80 VESSEL SCUTTLED AT NO.4 DOCK, LEIXOES. (LL, 3.1.80). NCA, POSN 411100N, 084200W FOR FILING ONLY. 4.7.80 IT IS UNDERSTOOD THE PORT AUTHORITY WILL BE ADVERTISING FOR TENDERS FOR REMOVAL. (LL, 11.7.80). 6.9.80 VESSEL LYING FULLY SUBMERGED, NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT HAS YET BEEN MADE. (LL, 8.9.80). 29.11.80 STILL LYING IN LEIXOES HBR, NO PLANS TO RAISE. (LL, 29.11.80). 17.6.81 VESSEL STILL LYING SUBMERGED, NO DECISION MADE REGARDING HER FUTURE. (LL, 17.6.81). 12.7.82 PUBLIC TENDERS INVITED FOR SALVAGE. (LL, 9.7.82). 18.2.85 FURTHER TENDERS INVITED FOR REMOVAL OF WK. STATED TO HAVE BEEN SCUTTLED AT NO.2 DOCK. (LL, 31.1.85). HH363/410/03 19.6.98 WK OF STEEL FV SHOWING SUPERSTRUCTURE IN APPROX 411154N, 084153W [SIC] [EUR]. (MV ORINOCO, HN DTD 22.5.98). POSN IN ERROR, AMENDED TO 411054N, 084153E FOR PLOTTING. COULD BE THIS VESSEL. INS AS ST PA. BR STD. 15.10.07 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [2ND EDN JUN '07, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3258.

Circumstances of loss

3.1.80 VESSEL WAS SCUTTLED BY CANADIAN SKIPPER AT NO.4 DOCK, LEIXOES, AFTER BEING IMPOUNDED BY PORT AUTHORITY FOR RAMMING MV 'SIERRA' DURING ANTI-WHALING CAMPAIGN IN JUL '79. (LL, 3.1.80 & 7.1.80).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 41 10.83 N,8 41.973 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY)?

The SEA SHEPHERD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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