Segontium (Sirgontium) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Segontium (sirgontium) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.93 N,4 33.239 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.098833
  • Longitude: -4.553983
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 150
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H5001/72 27.11.84 EXAM'D IN 530558N, 043311W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.6, FOUL AT 12.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.1MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, Q(9)15S ABOUT 100MTRS W. (TH, TLX 17, 21, 23.10.84, 15.11.84, TH NM 74/84 & LL VOL.256). - NM 3286/84. H2921/85 16.4.85 BUOY TO BE DISCONTINUED ON, OR ABOUT, 26.4.85. (TH NM 17/85 & TH TLX 26.4.85). - NM 1117/85. HH100/351/03 3.9.90 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS SEGONTIUM FROM LIFEBELT. (M S DUKE, TELECON & LTR DTD 30.8.90). HH100/351/04 3.5.91 DIVED ON MAY 1990. INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH MAST STANDING. 4 TRAWL NETS ARE SNAGGED ON WK MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DIVE IN LOW UNDERWATER VISIBILITY. LIES WITH BOW SOUTH. NAME SHOULD READ SIRGONTIUM. (J BOYLETT). 1.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5305.934N, 0433.244W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999/2005). LIES 150/310 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH BOWS SE. M/B IMAGES WITH DEPTHS BINNED AT 0.1MTRS POSSIBLY SHOWS MAST. RETAIN AS SW 12.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 EXAM'D 5.7.15 IN 5305.930N, 0433.239W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HEIGHT 7.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330. MAGNETOMETER READING STRONG. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEVERNSIDE FOODS LTD, BANGOR. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS S, MAST STANDING, TRAWLS ATTACHED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 5.93 N,4 33.239 W
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FAQ

Where is the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) wreck located?

The SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.93 N,4 33.239 W.

How deep is the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) and where exactly is it located?

The SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.93 N,4 33.239 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM)?

The seabed around the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) sink?

The SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) sank on May 1, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) discovered?

The wreck of the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) belong to?

The SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM)?

The SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM)?

The SEGONTIUM (SIRGONTIUM) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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