Seki Rolette Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Seki rolette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.793 N,7 49.587 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.946550
  • Longitude: 7.826450
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEKI ROLETTE
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 148 m
Width 22.1 m
Draught 12.7
Tonnage 10412
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2008

Surveying Details

HH328/520/01 8.5.92 SANK ABOUT 33M FROM BREMERHAVEN. LIES ON SIDE IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS WITH ONLY 6MTRS OF WATER OVER IT AT LW. (LL 24, 25.4.92; 1.5.92). DANGEROUS WK IN 535630N, 074924E. MARKED BY E CARD. AND 2 W CARD LIGHT BUOYS, ONE OF LATTER HAS RACON (D). SALVAGE OPS TEMPORARILY IN HAND AS WEATHER ALLOWS. (SEEWARNDIENST CUXHAVEN, TELEX 7.5.92). NAVAREA 1 180/92 ISSUED. - NM 1643/92. HH328/520/01 28.5.92 LIES IN 535648N, 074930E. MARKED BY TWO W CARD AND ONE E CARD BUOYS. (NETHERLANDS TNM 294/92). WK TO BE REMOVED BEFORE THE END OF SEP '92. (LL, 15.5.92). NCA YET. HH328/520/01 15.6.92 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.2MTRS IN 535650N, 074940E. W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) RACON D, IN 535651N, 074923E; W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9), IN 535654N, 074927E; E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3), IN 535646N, 074952E. (HAMBURG TNM (21)87/19/92). - NM 1889/92. HH328/520/01 30.7.92 WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.2MTRS, IN 535650N, 074940E. LT BUOYS NOW N CARD, Q, IN 535720N, 074940E; E CARD, Q(3), IN 535642N, 075009E; W CARD, Q(9) RACON (D), IN 535646N, 074848E. SALVAGE IN HAND. (HAMBURG TNM (21)87/28/92 & LL, 11.7.92) - PNM 2473/92 ISSUED. 12.10.92 S CARD, Q(6)+LFL.15S, IN 535620N, 074934E. SALVAGE IN HAND. (HAMBURG TNM (21)2/37/92). NCA. HH328/520/01 27.10.92 WK RAISED. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG TNM (21)2/40/92 & LL, 1.10.92). DELETE WK & BUOYS. CANCEL PNM 2473/92. - NM 3301/92. HH328/520/01 30.11.92 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM (21)2/46/92). BR STD. SEP 2008/000073488 8.10.08 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 2 [2008 EDN, 1:50,000]. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX- KADURA [1982], EX- BLUE KOBE [1978]. BUILT 1976 BY KANDA ZOSENSHOK.K., JAPAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEKI-HYO LINE (PANAMA) S.A. SANK 33M FROM BREMERHAVEN, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN M CONTAINER VESSEL CHOYANG MOSCOW WHILE ON PASSAGE LISBON TO HAMBURG. 5 OF 19 CREW LOST. VESSEL WAS RAISED AND TAKEN TO TURKEY FOR DEMOLITION. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 56.793 N,7 49.587 E
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FAQ

Where is the SEKI ROLETTE wreck located?

The SEKI ROLETTE wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.793 N,7 49.587 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEKI ROLETTE?

The seabed around the SEKI ROLETTE lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the SEKI ROLETTE sink?

The SEKI ROLETTE sank on Apr 23, 1992.

When was the wreck of the SEKI ROLETTE discovered?

The wreck of the SEKI ROLETTE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SEKI ROLETTE belong to?

The SEKI ROLETTE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SEKI ROLETTE carrying?

The SEKI ROLETTE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SEKI ROLETTE?

The SEKI ROLETTE had a tonnage of 10412 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEKI ROLETTE?

The SEKI ROLETTE is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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