Sedco-250 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sedco-250 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 12.172 S,11 54.411 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.202867
  • Longitude: 11.906850
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEDCO-250
Type Platform
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H5309/79 10.6.81 H5309/79 10.6.81 COLLAPSED IN 051158S, 115429E IN 140FT OF WATER. SMALL PORTIONS OF PLATFORM STILL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER AND SPEWING GAS. (LL, 2.6.81 & HYDROLANT 829/81). CHART AS DWPA. - NM 1426/81. H5309/79 16.6.81 H5309/79 16.6.81 BLOW-OUT CONTINUES. (LL, 13.6.81). NCA. 10.2.82 10.2.82 WELL HAS BEEN BLOWING SINCE MAY '81, BUT UNDER CONTOL AND FLARE OUT. (LL, 11.2.82). NCA. H3598/87 23.11.87 H3598/87 23.11.87 POSN 051200S, 115442E APPROX. (FRENCH NM 44/54/87). NCA. 11.2.14 SEP 2013/000278615 11.2.14 [WGD] POSN: 0512.1719S, 1154.4114E [WGD]. (CHEVRON AFRICA-MIDDLE EAST DRAWING). NC 3291.

Circumstances of loss

2.6.81 OVERTURNED, APPARENTLY WHEN LEAKING GAS FROM WELL ON WHICH IT WAS WORKING, WEAKENED THE SEABED AND CREATED A CRATER. (LL, 2.6.81).

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FAQ

Where is the SEDCO-250 wreck located?

The SEDCO-250 wreck is located at coordinates 5 12.172 S,11 54.411 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEDCO-250?

The seabed around the SEDCO-250 lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the SEDCO-250 sink?

The SEDCO-250 sank on Jun 1, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SEDCO-250 discovered?

The wreck of the SEDCO-250 was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SEDCO-250 belong to?

The SEDCO-250 belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the SEDCO-250?

The SEDCO-250 is classified as a platform.

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