Seaforth Jarl Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Seaforth jarl Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
46 17.3 N,56 47 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 60 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SEAFORTH JARL |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | CA |
| Length | 67.1 m |
| Width | 14.6 m |
| Draught | 4.9 |
| Tonnage | 1376 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | metal: concentrate and products |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 18, 1983 |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2692/80 16.1.84 H2692/80 16.1.84 SANK IN 461736N, 564900W IN 24FMS. DIVING VESSEL INVESTIGATING. (LL 20.12.83). NCA. H3764/70 18.7.84 H3764/70 18.7.84 DW IN 461718N, 564700W. (NAVAREA IV 1655/84). IN APPROX 60MTRS. NCA. H3764/70 20.8.84 H3764/70 20.8.84 NDW IN 461718N, 564700W. (CANADIAN NM 616/84). BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 1, 1984 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED & SANK DURING GALE CONDITIONS WHEN CARGO OF OIL-RIG ANCHOR CHAIN MOVED.
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