Seahow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Seahow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.269 N,4 0.324 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.321150
  • Longitude: -4.005400
Wreck Depth 24.51 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAHOW
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 54.39
Sonar Width 16.95
Shadow Height 2.85
Orientation 306
Tonnage 600
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3732/69 30.7.69 SANK IN 531903N, 040003W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.196). NCA YET. H2068/82 3.2.84 NOT FOUND, BUT ON EDGE OF SURVEYED AREA AND CONSIDERED LIKELY TO LIE FURTHER TO THE W. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 139A). HH100/351/01 22.11.89 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN RECENTLY DIVED ON IN 531918N, 040030W [OGB], FIXED BY DECCA. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. LIES UPSIDE DOWN. (K HURLEY, 23.10.89). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 30.5.02 EUT POSN: 5319.316N, 0400.573W. NE 1463. 21.5.03 DIVED IN 5319.273N, 0400.349W [WGD]. PROBABLY INVERTED. (MR JONES, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000211580 11.10.2019 EXAM'D 6.2.19 IN 5319.270N, 0400.327W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 51.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. (RV KEARY, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND. AMEND TO DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000245915 05.12.2019 EXAM'D 20.3.19 IN 5319.269N, 0400.324W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 54.4MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 126/306 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1573). AMEND TO DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

18.5.69 OVERTURNED AND SANK, AFTER BEING REFLOATED FOLLOWING GROUNDING ON 18.5.69. (LLOYDS VOL.196).

General Comments

LIES UPSIDE DOWN.

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FAQ

Where is the SEAHOW wreck located?

The SEAHOW wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.269 N,4 0.324 W.

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

The SEAHOW lies at a depth of about 24.51 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.269 N,4 0.324 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEAHOW?

The seabed around the SEAHOW lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SEAHOW sink?

The SEAHOW sank on May 19, 1969.

When was the wreck of the SEAHOW discovered?

The wreck of the SEAHOW was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SEAHOW belong to?

The SEAHOW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEAHOW carrying?

The SEAHOW was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SEAHOW?

The SEAHOW had a tonnage of 600 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEAHOW?

The SEAHOW is classified as a barge.

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