Rea 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rea 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.442 N,3 40.807 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.524033
  • Longitude: -3.680117
Wreck Depth 29.61 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REA 5
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 48.4
Tonnage 106
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1961
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0097.0,,002.1,098
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1893/64 16.9.64 H1893/64 16.9.64 WK LOCATED IN 533130N, 034030W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97 IN GEN DEPTH 108FT. GAVE A GOOD A/S RETURN FROM ALL DIRNS. APPEARS SMALL. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 11.7.64). INS AS WK 16FMS. BR STD. H5043/70 11.1.71 H5043/70 11.1.71 FASTENER REPD IN 533122N, 034042W. 8.10.76 8.10.76 AMEND TO WK 29MTRS. NC 1981. H2993/88 13.6.88 H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 28.11.87 IN 533125N, 034045W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.2 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG: HYDROSEARCH - VERT. HT 4.8MTRS, SHADOW HT 3.7MTRS. A CONCRETE BARGE, LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 225/045 DEG. CHART AS WK 28MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). BR STD. 23.3.10 23.3.10 LIES IN POSN REPORTED BY MHDB AS THE SINKING POSN ON 6.7.61. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). NCA. 10.9.13 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.439N, 0340.814W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.78 IN GEN DEPTH 32.9MTRS. SCOUR 22.1MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 97MTRS TOWARDS 098 DEGS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 048/228 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. AMEND WK 29.5MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.442N, 0340.807W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.61 IN GEN DEPTH 32.92MTRS. SCOUR 2.09MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 97MTRS TOWARDS 098 DEGS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 049/229 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 29.61MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE

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FAQ

Where is the REA 5 wreck located?

The REA 5 wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.442 N,3 40.807 W.

How deep is the REA 5 and where exactly is it located?

The REA 5 lies at a depth of about 29.61 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.442 N,3 40.807 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REA 5?

The seabed around the REA 5 lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the REA 5 sink?

The REA 5 sank on Jul 6, 1961.

When was the wreck of the REA 5 discovered?

The wreck of the REA 5 was discovered in 1964.

What country did the REA 5 belong to?

The REA 5 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the REA 5?

The REA 5 had a tonnage of 106 tons.

What type of wreck is the REA 5?

The REA 5 is classified as a barge.

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