Sirdar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sirdar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.399 N,0 43.533 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.406650
  • Longitude: 0.725550
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRDAR
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1943
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Markers G BARREL BUOY
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2007

Surveying Details

H3514/43 23.11.43 H3514/43 23.11.43 STRANDED WK, TANGLED STEEL WRECKAGE, AWASH AT HW, IN 512422N, 004338E [OGB], FIXED BY HSA, MARKED BY 2 G SPH BUOYS NW & SE. (ST TUDNO HN 4/54 DTD 5.12.43). - NM 2506/43. H3514/43 11.1.49 H3514/43 11.1.49 G SPH BUOYS NW & SE REPLACED BY G SPH BUOY CLOSE N. (KHM SHEERNESS). - NM 46/49. H4881/58 14.8.58 H4881/58 14.8.58 G SPH BUOY REPLACED BY G BARREL BUOY IN 512428N, 004426E [OGB], OR 261.5DEGS, 5.09C FROM RUSHENDEN HILL. (ECES HN 2/58 DTD 2.7.58). BR STD. H1400/62 22.10.64 H1400/62 22.10.64 WK BUOY REMOVED. (HMS ECHO HN 13/64 DTD 16.9.64). - NM 1995/64. H3874/71 12.10.71 H3874/71 12.10.71 WK REMOVED. (MEDWAY PORT AUTHORITY). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NC 2572.

Circumstances of loss

5.10.43 PASSAGE RIDHAM DOCK FOR QUEENSBOROUGH. BLOWN UP BY HEAVY EXPLOSION. ENEMY PLANES OVERHEAD AT THE TIME. PARTS OF A MAGNETIC MINE WERE FOUND IN WEST SWALE ON 5.10.43. 3 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SIRDAR wreck located?

The SIRDAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.399 N,0 43.533 E.

When did the SIRDAR sink?

The SIRDAR sank on Dec 4, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SIRDAR discovered?

The wreck of the SIRDAR was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SIRDAR belong to?

The SIRDAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SIRDAR?

The SIRDAR had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRDAR?

The SIRDAR is classified as a tug.

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