Sitakund (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sitakund (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.712 N,0 17.113 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.745200
  • Longitude: 0.285217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SITAKUND (POSSIBLY)
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2013

Surveying Details

H3950/70 7.7.72 WK EXAMINED BY DIVER IN 504440.6N, 001712.5E [OGB], FIXED BY HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.4MTRS [8FT] IN GEN DEPTH 5.0MTRS [16FT]. OLD STEEL SHIP, APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN UP AT SOME TIME, 150FT RADIUS WRECKAGE AREA. [COULD POSSIBLY BE REMAINS OF 'SITAKUND', SAME AS OBSTN [20520] IN 504441N, 001712E]. (KELVIN HUGHES CONTRACT SURVEYS [K6503/1]). CHART AS WK 2.4MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 1.4.75 WRECK NOT LOCATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING WITH E/S TYPE 772. GEN DEPTH OF SEABED BY E/S 4MTRS. SEA BED FLAT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74).H7795/68 27.10.75 WK DELETED. SEE F [20520] IN 504441N, 001712E. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4121/76 6.8.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR DURING MAY/JUNE 1976.(SOISS, HI 41/76). 4.12.13 AMENDED DEAD. SEE [20520]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

20.10.1968 VESSEL CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGLISH CHANNEL 20.10.1968 AND BEACHED IN LEE OF BEACHY HEAD EARLY NEXT DAY. FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY 23.10.68 BUT VESSEL COULD NOT BE REFLOATED. THREE MEN LOST. (LL). [SEE ALSO WK [20520] IN 504441N, 001712E].

General Comments

See Also: 20520

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.712 N,0 17.113 E
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FAQ

Where is the SITAKUND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SITAKUND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.712 N,0 17.113 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SITAKUND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SITAKUND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SITAKUND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SITAKUND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

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