Sarah Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Sarah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
18 11.983 N,63 5.8 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 18.199717
- Longitude: -63.096667
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SARAH |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Length |
69.8 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Tonnage |
923 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 8, 1984
|
| Original Detection Year |
1985 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 13, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck SARAH is a former obstruction located in Road Harbour near the British Virgin Islands. The vessel was historically documented at coordinates 18 11.983 N, 63 5.8 W. Following Hurricane Klaus, the freighter was reported as half-submerged and resting atop an older wreck. Subsequent surveys conducted by divers in 1994 and multibeam sonar surveys in 2016 confirmed that the wreck of the SARAH no longer exists at this location. The site is currently classified as clear with no further action required as the structure has been officially removed from nautical charts.
Surveying Details
H4817/80 12.3.85 AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE KLAUS, THE SARAH NOW LIES HALF SUBMERGED ON TOP OF THE PREVIOUS WK IN THE CENTRE OF ROAD HARBOUR. [SEE 52902] ALREADY CHARTED IN SAME POSN. (CDR R.L. HEWITT, HN). H3506/81 10.1.89 LARGE WK OF FREIGHTER SARAH RISES APPROX 30FT ABOVE WATER WITH WK OF SMALLER VESSEL JUST BELOW SURFACE APPROX 30-50YDS TO SSE. (ST MARTIN - ST KITTS & NEVIS CRUISING GUIDE). NCA. 10.1.89 SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST PA REP (1984) [SEE 52902] ON BA 2079 & 2047. 29.7.94 WGD POSN: 181201.7N, 630545.7W. NC 2047. HH671/450/02 24.10.94 REPORTED TO NO LONGER EXIST. AREA EXAMINED BY DIVERS. (TS ASTRID, HN 4.4.94). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3685/94. SEP 2017/000049747 13.6.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (UKHO/CEFAS, HI 1532). NFA.
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18 11.983 N,63 5.8 W
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FAQ
Where is the SARAH wreck located?
The SARAH wreck is located at coordinates 18 11.983 N,63 5.8 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SARAH?
The seabed around the SARAH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the SARAH sink?
The SARAH sank on Nov 8, 1984.
When was the wreck of the SARAH discovered?
The wreck of the SARAH was discovered in 1985.
What was the tonnage of the SARAH?
The SARAH had a tonnage of 923 tons.
What type of wreck is the SARAH?
The SARAH is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
See Also: 52902