Sylvia Marita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sylvia marita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.92 N,0 13.172 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.632000
  • Longitude: 0.219533
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SYLVIA MARITA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2016

Surveying Details

H4121/76 24.3.79 WRECKAGE [WHEELHOUSE & LIFERAFT] FROM 'SYLVIA MARITA' FOUND 9.5M SE OF BEACHY HEAD. (LL, 24.3.79). NCA. POSN 504300N, 001000E FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/05 14.5.92 LOCATED IN USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). [SEE ALSO WK 20398]. 12.1.94 DIVED ON FREQUENTLY. SMALL TRAWLER, THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE 'SYLVIA MARITA', IN 503753N, 001316E. THE WK LIES ON TOP OF AN OLD 'TURN OF THE CENTURY' WOODEN WK ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED AND SMOTHERED IN NETS, OLD AND NEW. (T W BENNETTO, TELECON). NCA. COVERED BY WK [20398]. 17.5.01 EUT POSN: 5037.920N, 0013.172E. NE 536. SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 SEE WK ID [72652]. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

24.3.79 REPORTED OVERDUE. WRECKAGE [WHEELHOUSE & LIFERAFT] FROM 'SYLVIA MARITA' FOUND 9.5M SE OF BEACHY HEAD. SEARCH CONDUCTED FOR MISSING CREW BETWEEN SEAFORD AND BEACHY HEAD. (LL, 24.3.79).

General Comments

Considered same as wreck ID [72652]

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FAQ

Where is the SYLVIA MARITA wreck located?

The SYLVIA MARITA wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.92 N,0 13.172 E.

How deep is the SYLVIA MARITA and where exactly is it located?

The SYLVIA MARITA lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.92 N,0 13.172 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SYLVIA MARITA?

The seabed around the SYLVIA MARITA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the SYLVIA MARITA sink?

The SYLVIA MARITA sank on Mar 22, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SYLVIA MARITA discovered?

The wreck of the SYLVIA MARITA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SYLVIA MARITA belong to?

The SYLVIA MARITA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SYLVIA MARITA?

The SYLVIA MARITA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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