Sigvar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sigvar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.061 N,3 14.904 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.367683
  • Longitude: -3.248400
Wreck Depth 8.1 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIGVAR
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2011

Surveying Details

H663/20 26.1.20 H663/20 26.1.20 POSN 512200N, 031450W. APPROX 1.5M S BY E(MAG) FROM BARRY IS SIG STN. A WRECK MARKING VESSEL WILL BE PLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. H663/20 28.1.20 H663/20 28.1.20 WRECK MARKING VESSEL WILL NOT BE PLACED BUT A LT BUOY G CON FL G 5SEC WILL BE LAID. INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL WITH G CON LT BUOY FL G, 5 SEC, ABOUT 80YDS W. H1110/20 11.7.20 H1110/20 11.7.20 AMEND LT BUOY TO OCC G, 5SEC, BELL. H8535/20 1.12.20 H8535/20 1.12.20 WRECK HAS BEEN DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 27FT & LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. AMEND TO WK 4.5FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2014/20. H1907/28 14.11.29 H1907/28 14.11.29 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. 18.8.11 18.8.11 EXAM'D 6.3.11 IN 5122.061N, 0314.904W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.19 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 1.81MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. WELL BROKEN WITH FEW PROMINENT FEATURES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). HAS CLEARLY BEEN DISPERSED. INS AS WK 8.1MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR SUNDERLAND. FOUNDERED AND LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, CLEARLY DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the SIGVAR wreck located?

The SIGVAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.061 N,3 14.904 W.

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

The SIGVAR lies at a depth of about 8.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.061 N,3 14.904 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIGVAR?

The seabed around the SIGVAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SIGVAR sink?

The SIGVAR sank on Jan 22, 1920.

When was the wreck of the SIGVAR discovered?

The wreck of the SIGVAR was discovered in 1920.

What country did the SIGVAR belong to?

The SIGVAR belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the SIGVAR?

The SIGVAR had a tonnage of 1153 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIGVAR?

The SIGVAR is classified as a steam ship.

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