Seaford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Seaford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.296 N,0 24.853 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.488267
  • Longitude: 0.414217
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 92
Tonnage 997
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1895
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2014

Surveying Details

H4959/73 9.4.75 EXAM'D 13.9.74 IN 502918N, 002456E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.7 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 55/74). ACCEPT SONAR HT. CHART AS WK 36MTRS. - NM 531/75. H4121/76 3.8.76 SWEPT 2.6.76, CLEAR AT 36.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.2 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). AMEND TO SW 36MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 23.7.93 IDENTIFIED AS TWIN SCREW SS 'SEAFORD'. DINNER PLATES AND DISHES BEARING OWNER'S CREST - LONDON, BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY CO - RECOVERED BY DIVERS JUNE 1993. (I WARREN, 6.7.93). NCA. HH100/351/10 8.11.95 WK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'SEAFORD' BY HER BELL. (S HOWLAND, 2.11.95). NCA. 17.4.14 EXAM'D 28.11.13 IN 5029.296N, 0024.853 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.97 IN GEN DEPTH 42.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 092/292 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1442). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS W. FWD AND AFT HOLD AREAS COLLAPSED. SAND PLUME EXTENDS E. AMEND WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY W DENNY & BROS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON, BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY. TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWHAVEN FOR DIEPPE. COLLIDED WITH FRENCH FERRY SS LYON IN SMOOTH SEAS AND DENSE FOG. HIT ON THE PORT SIDE AND SANK IN 40 MINUTES. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS W, FOR/AFT HOLD AREAS COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the SEAFORD wreck located?

The SEAFORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.296 N,0 24.853 E.

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

The SEAFORD lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.296 N,0 24.853 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEAFORD?

The seabed around the SEAFORD lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the SEAFORD sink?

The SEAFORD sank on Aug 21, 1895.

When was the wreck of the SEAFORD discovered?

The wreck of the SEAFORD was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SEAFORD belong to?

The SEAFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SEAFORD?

The SEAFORD had a tonnage of 997 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEAFORD?

The SEAFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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