Sicar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sicar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 33.717 N,5 41.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.561950
  • Longitude: -5.691667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SICAR
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 32.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 241
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1301/61 19.3.69 SANK AT NEW CONSTRUCTION WORKS NEAR MUSEL. (LLOYDS DEC 1968). NCA, POSN 433330N, 054133W FOR FILING ONLY. H1301/61 27.10.69 DW IN 433343N, 054130W. (CADIZ NM 40/1178/69). BR STD. H1301/61 27.9.77 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 27/953/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER STRIKING NEW CONSTRUCTION WORKS AT MUSEL. (LL, DEC 1968).

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FAQ

Where is the SICAR wreck located?

The SICAR wreck is located at coordinates 43 33.717 N,5 41.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SICAR?

The seabed around the SICAR lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SICAR sink?

The SICAR sank on Dec 21, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SICAR discovered?

The wreck of the SICAR was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SICAR belong to?

The SICAR belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the SICAR?

The SICAR had a tonnage of 241 tons.

What type of wreck is the SICAR?

The SICAR is classified as a steam ship.