Sigrid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sigrid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.701 N,1 20.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.128350
  • Longitude: 1.348833
Wreck Depth 3.8 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIGRID
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Length 26.8 m
Tonnage 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1270/73 10.11.75 SANK 082DEGS[T], 2C FROM DOVER PORT CONTROL SIGNAL STN, MARKED BY UNLIT ORANGE BUOY. (DOVER CG, TELEX DTD 9.11.75, VIA RNW). 24.11.75 MOVED TO SHALLOWER WATER WHERE NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 24.11.75). H1270/73 25.11.75 FINAL RESTING PLACE IS 027DEGS[T], 4.5C FROM EASTERN ARM SIGNAL STN, DOVER HBR. THIS GIVES POSN 510741.6N, 012101.6E. LIGHT BUOY REMOVED. WORK COMPLETED ON WK. (DOVER CG, TELEX 24.11.75). CHART AS ST. BR STD. H4453/72 20.4.79 EXAM'D 3.5.78 IN 570740N, 012102E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.8 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/78). AMEND WK 3.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/606/01 31.1.94 AREA THOROUGHLY EXAM'D 17.10.93 WITH SONAR AND E/S. NOTHING FOUND OTHER THAN LOBSTER/CRAB POT FLOATS. CONSIDER WK NO LONGER EXISTS. RECOMMEND EXPUNGE FROM CHARTS. (NP 1016, HI 606). DELETE. BR STD. 24.1.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2010 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK, AFTER AUX. ENGINE FAILURE, 0.25M FROM DOVER HBR, WHILE UNDER TOW OF MV 'TOVE LONBORG'. VESSEL WAS LATER LIFTED AND TOWED TO SHALLOW WATER. (LLOYDS 222).

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FAQ

Where is the SIGRID wreck located?

The SIGRID wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.701 N,1 20.93 E.

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

The SIGRID lies at a depth of about 3.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.701 N,1 20.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIGRID?

The seabed around the SIGRID lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SIGRID sink?

The SIGRID sank on Nov 9, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SIGRID discovered?

The wreck of the SIGRID was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SIGRID belong to?

The SIGRID belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the SIGRID?

The SIGRID had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIGRID?

The SIGRID is classified as a sailing vessel.

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