Sirdar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sirdar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.332 N,4 2.251 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.388867
  • Longitude: -4.037517
Wreck Depth 34.78 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRDAR
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Sonar Length 16.75
Sonar Width 5.09
Shadow Height 2.09
Orientation 340
Tonnage 45
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1987
Scour Dimensions 026.9,012.0,001.2,288
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2020

Surveying Details

H4557/79 28.9.87 SANK IN POSN 512324N, 040217W. (LL 11.9.87). 15.9.87 WK COULD NOT BE FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE E/S AND SONAR SEARCHES OVER PERIOD 9 TO 14 SEPTEMBER. SEARCH ABANDONED AS IT IS NOW CONSIDERED VESSEL MAY HAVE BEEN SEMI-BUOYANT ON SINKING AND DRIFTED FAR FROM THE REPORTED POSN. (OCC TH HARWICH, TLX 14.9.87). NCA. H4557/79 2.11.87 FULL DETAILS OF SEARCH UNDERTAKEN BY THV WINSTON CHURCHILL PROVIDED. (TH HARWICH, 28.9.87). NCA. H3840/86 20.2.89 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2020/000233025 24.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5123.332N, 0402.251W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.78MTRS, LENGTH 16.75MTRS, WIDTH 5.09MTRS, HT 2.09MTRS, ORIENTATION 340DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 26.97MTRS, WIDTH 12.01MTRS, DEPTH 1.19MTRS, ORIENTATION 288DEGS. CLEAR STRUCTURES, STANDING UPRIGHT ON SEABED. (H525, HI1506). AMEND NDW 34MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER OVER BOWS IN HEAVY WEATHER. ENGINE ROOM HATCH WAS OPEN, ENG ROOM FLOODED AND BILGE PUMP FAILED. TOOK ON LIST AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the SIRDAR wreck located?

The SIRDAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.332 N,4 2.251 W.

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

The SIRDAR lies at a depth of about 34.78 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.332 N,4 2.251 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIRDAR?

The seabed around the SIRDAR lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the SIRDAR sink?

The SIRDAR sank on Sep 10, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SIRDAR discovered?

The wreck of the SIRDAR was discovered in 1987.

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 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRDAR?

The SIRDAR is classified as a tug.

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