Sea Viper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea viper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.688 N,5 40.214 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.011467
  • Longitude: -5.670233
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA VIPER
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 130
Tonnage 72
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Surveying Details

HH220/350/01 15.7.91 HH220/350/01 15.7.91 LOCATED IN 500039N, 054008W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47MTRS. LIES APPROX N/S. (THV MERMAID). NE 1178. HH220/350/01 17.7.91 HH220/350/01 17.7.91 LEAST DEPTH NOW 46MTRS. (TH, 12.7.91). NE 1178. HH091/059/01 7.4.05 HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 24.9.04 IN 5000.688N, 0540.214 W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.3 IN GEN DEPTH 59.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 53MTRS. BR STD. 19.6.09 SEP 2009000029168 19.6.09 NM ACTION TO AMEND TO WK 53MTRS. - NM BLOCK 3483/09.

Circumstances of loss

30.6.91 RAN AGROUND NEAR GWENNAP HEAD IN THICK FOG ON 30.6.91. WAS LATER REFLOATED BUT SANK. (LL & TH).

General Comments

INTACT, SMALL WK

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FAQ

Where is the SEA VIPER wreck located?

The SEA VIPER wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.688 N,5 40.214 W.

How deep is the SEA VIPER and where exactly is it located?

The SEA VIPER lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.688 N,5 40.214 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA VIPER?

The seabed around the SEA VIPER lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the SEA VIPER sink?

The SEA VIPER sank on Jul 2, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SEA VIPER discovered?

The wreck of the SEA VIPER was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SEA VIPER belong to?

The SEA VIPER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SEA VIPER?

The SEA VIPER had a tonnage of 72 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA VIPER?

The SEA VIPER is classified as a tug.

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