Rea 8 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rea 8 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.08 N,3 40.41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584667
  • Longitude: -3.673500
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REA 8 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 36
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,,090
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 WK OF CONCRETE BARGE LOCATED IN 533504N, 034020W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 359). INS WITH WK 35MTRS, CLOSE S. BR STD. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 21.11.87 USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS TO E. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 3.0MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 217/037 DEG. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. 17.11.00 17.11.00 INS AS WK 37MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2000

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.08 N,3 40.41 W
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FAQ

Where is the REA 8 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The REA 8 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.08 N,3 40.41 W.

How deep is the REA 8 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The REA 8 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.08 N,3 40.41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REA 8 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the REA 8 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the REA 8 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the REA 8 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the REA 8 (POSSIBLY)?

The REA 8 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.