Seacon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Seacon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.735 N,1 21.097 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.128917
  • Longitude: 1.351617
Wreck Depth 3.7 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEACON
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 44.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2000

Surveying Details

H2119/58 15.10.70 LIES IN 510713N, 012105E [OGB] (TH). LEAST DEPTH 12FT. G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G.10S LAID 135DEGS, 300FT FROM WK. WK LIKELY TO BE SALVAGED IN NEXT FEW WEEKS. (DHB NM 3/70 & DOVER HM, TELECON). - NM 1744T/70. H2119/58 23.12.70 MOVED TO 510742N, 012112E TEMPORARILY. WILL BE REMOVED ALTOGETHER WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. (DHB NM 4/70). - TNM CANCELLED. 8.1.71 PATCHED AND TOWED AWAY TO THE OUTER HARBOUR, DOVER. DAMAGED CARGO DISCHARGED AND DUMPED. (LL 202). AMENDED TO LIFT. 24.1.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2011 BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH BELGIAN CAR FERRY ARTEVELDE.

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FAQ

Where is the SEACON wreck located?

The SEACON wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.735 N,1 21.097 E.

How deep is the SEACON and where exactly is it located?

The SEACON lies at a depth of about 3.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.735 N,1 21.097 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEACON?

The seabed around the SEACON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SEACON sink?

The SEACON sank on Oct 7, 1970.

When was the wreck of the SEACON discovered?

The wreck of the SEACON was discovered in 1970.

What country did the SEACON belong to?

The SEACON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SEACON?

The SEACON had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEACON?

The SEACON is classified as a motor vessel.

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