Sioux (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sioux (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.602 N,1 0.54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.610033
  • Longitude: 1.009000
Wreck Depth 12.2 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIOUX (PROBABLY)
Type stern trawler
Flag GB
Length 20.7 m
Sonar Length 12
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 130
Tonnage 116
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.3.77 SANK IN 533448N, 010000E APPROX. (LL 29.3.77). NCA. H4465/81 22.11.83 EXAM'D 1.3.83 IN 533635N, 010039E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS, LENGTH 12MTRS. LYING 130/310 DEG. GIVES GOOD SONAR RETURNS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). - NM 910/83. HH100/351/05 12.6.92 DIVED ON. SMALL DIESEL-POWERED TRAWLER WITH KEYS STILL IN IGNITION. LIES ON KEEL, VIRTUALLY INTACT. DIMENSIONS AND STATE OF PRESERVATION INDICATE THAT THIS COULD WELL BE 'SIOUX'. (R J COLLINSON, 8.6.92).
Last Amended Date May 29, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1973 BY P LINDENAU, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARTENREEDERIE MC 'SIOUX'. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE. SINGLE SHAFT. SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK IN ROUGH SEAS.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the SIOUX (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SIOUX (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.602 N,1 0.54 E.

How deep is the SIOUX (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SIOUX (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.602 N,1 0.54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIOUX (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SIOUX (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the SIOUX (PROBABLY) sink?

The SIOUX (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 28, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SIOUX (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SIOUX (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SIOUX (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SIOUX (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SIOUX (PROBABLY)?

The SIOUX (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 116 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIOUX (PROBABLY)?

The SIOUX (PROBABLY) is classified as a stern trawler.

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