Sydfors Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sydfors Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 59.5 N,71 9.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.991667
  • Longitude: -71.158333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SYDFORS
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2009

Surveying Details

H4000/85 17.10.85 H4000/85 17.10.85 AGROUND CLOSE TO COASTAL VILLAGE OF PARAISO, BARAHONA PROVINCE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. (LL,30.9.85). NCA, POSN 175400N, 711300E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. H4000/85 13.2.86 H4000/85 13.2.86 WILL BE LEFT AS IS. SALVAGE NOT ANTICIPATED. (LL,1.2.86) CLOSE TO PARAISO, WHICH GIVES POSN 175930N, 710930W APPROX. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

30.9.85 REPORTED TAKING ON WATER WHILE ON PASSAGE SAINT MARC FOR RIO HAINA. PUMPS WERE UNABLE TO COPE AND VESSEL PUT ASHORE CLOSE TO PARAISO, TO AVOID SINKING. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESUCED. (LL,30.9.85)

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FAQ

Where is the SYDFORS wreck located?

The SYDFORS wreck is located at coordinates 17 59.5 N,71 9.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SYDFORS?

The seabed around the SYDFORS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SYDFORS sink?

The SYDFORS sank on Aug 17, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SYDFORS discovered?

The wreck of the SYDFORS was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SYDFORS belong to?

The SYDFORS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SYDFORS?

The SYDFORS had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYDFORS?

The SYDFORS is classified as a motor vessel.

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