Seabird (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Seabird (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.986 N,3 35.525 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.433100
  • Longitude: 3.592083
Wreck Depth 17.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEABIRD (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag BE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1975
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H6217/82 11.2.87 WK SW 17.5MTRS [9FMS 3FT] IN 512602N, 033536E. (NETH NM 40/87). BR STD. 4.7.88 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 1443 [MAR'88]. NCA. NOT LARGEST SCALE, NETH NM 40/87 DID NOT REFER TO 1443. 28.1.91 UNKNOWN WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.5MTRS, IN 512602.1N, 033536.3E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP'90 EDN - NO.S11 1553) 16.9.93 NOW SHOWN AS WK SW 17.5MTRS, ON NE 120. 2.11.06 SHOWN IN 5125.986N, 0335.525E [WGD] ON NETH 120 [NOV 2006 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 120. 16.6.10 SHOWN AS SW 17.3MTRS [LAT] ON BA 120 [EDN 9 DTD 22.1.09, COPRODUCTION].

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION. NO LIVES LOST (LLOYDS 221)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 25.986 N,3 35.525 E
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FAQ

Where is the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.986 N,3 35.525 E.

How deep is the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.986 N,3 35.525 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 30, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the SEABIRD (POSSIBLY)?

The SEABIRD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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