Seamew Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Seamew Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 2.41 N,5 58.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.040167
  • Longitude: -5.976000
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAMEW
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 18.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1999
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers UNLIT RED BUOY
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2003

Surveying Details

HH288/410/03 27.10.99 SANK IN 5403.23N, 0558.74W [OSI]. (MRCC BELFAST, FAX DTD 5.10.99). INS AS DW. HH288/410/03 28.10.99 TUG TOWED VESSEL TO DEEPER WATER. WK NOW IN 5402.4N, 0558.5W [OSI]. LEAST DEPTH 9MTRS AT LW. MARKED BY AN UNLIT RED BUOY. (MRCC BELFAST, FAX DTD 27.10.99). INS AS WK PA 9MTRS (BUOYED). - NM 4318/99. HH288/410/03 16.7.03 DESCRIPTION OF BUOY REQUESTED ON 17.6.03 FROM KILKEEL HBR MASTER AND COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS BY CHART BRANCH FOR INCLUSION ON NE 2800. HH288/410/03 16.7.03 AREA WITH FOLLOWING LIMITS: [A] 5402.35N, 0558.90W; [B] 5402.70N, 0558.30W; [C] 5402.50N, 0558.10W; [D] 5402.20N, 0558.7W, WAS SURVEYED ON 10.11.02 BY IRISH LV GRANUAILE. NO PRESENCE OF WK OR BUOY WAS FOUND. LEAST RECORDED SOUNDING WAS 12.8MTRS OVER WK'S RECORDED POSN. RECOMMEND THAT WK BE REMOVED FROM CHART. (SUE FOREMAN, COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS E-MAIL DTD 19.6.03) WK SE OF KILKEEL WAS NOT MARKED. (KILKEEL HBR MASTER/R RICHARDS CB1C TELECON, 19.6.03). SEE [60868]. DELETE. - NM 3843/03. 8.4.14 NOT LOCATED. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1353). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the SEAMEW wreck located?

The SEAMEW wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.41 N,5 58.56 W.

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

The SEAMEW lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 2.41 N,5 58.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEAMEW?

The seabed around the SEAMEW lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SEAMEW sink?

The SEAMEW sank on Oct 5, 1999.

When was the wreck of the SEAMEW discovered?

The wreck of the SEAMEW was discovered in 1999.

What country did the SEAMEW belong to?

The SEAMEW belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the SEAMEW?

The SEAMEW had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEAMEW?

The SEAMEW is classified as a fishing vessel.

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