Sarah K Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sarah k Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.823 N,0 46.694 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.030383
  • Longitude: 0.778233
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARAH K
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4658/71 23.11.81 VESSEL SINKING AT ANCHOR IN 530124N, 004100E. MASTS ALREADY BROKEN. (YARMOUTH CG, TLX DTD 20.11.81). RAF SEAKING CONFIRMS VESSEL SUNK IN 530218N, 004642E. (YARMOUTH CG, TLX DTD 21.11.81). REPD AS STRANDED WK IN 530148N, 004648E. MARKED BY TEMPORARY N CARD BUOY, Q, 365MTRS N OF WK. 20FT OF MAST SHOWS ABOVE WATER (TH HARWICH, TELECON 23.11.81). INS AS DW MT. - NM 2884/81 H4658/71 7.5.82 DEMOLITION TEAM WILL DISPERSE WK 21.4.82. WK IS IN POSN 313 DEGS (T), 2.9M FROM WELLS FAIRWAY BUOY. (YARMOUTH CG, TLX). 4.6.82 REPORTED THAT DISPERSAL OPS HAS SPREAD WRECKAGE OVER WIDE AREA AND THAT IT IS PROVING A HAZARD TO NETS OF LOCAL FISHERMEN. (A CROTHALL, TELECON, 4.6.82). NCA. TH HARWICH HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED THAT DISPERSAL HAS TAKEN PLACE. 30.6.82 SALVAGE CONTRACTORS WERE MAREC LTD, SOUTH BENFLEET, ESSEX. CONTRACT WAS FOR COMPLETE REMOVAL. (TH GAZETTE, JUNE 82). H4658/71 8.3.83 MAST NO LONGER SHOWS BUT WK STILL CONSIDERED A HAZARD. BUOY STILL REMAINS. (TELECON, TH HARWICH). AMEND TO DW. INS N CARD, Q, 365MTRS N OF WK. - NM 796/83 H4658/71 23.12.83 WK APPARENTLY COMPLETELY DISPERSED. GROUND SWEEPING & E/S SURVEY ON 9.12.83 INDICATES NO FOUL AREA. GEN DEPTH IN AREA 2MTRS [LAT]. BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (TH HARWICH TLX & TH NM 59/83). AMEND TO FOUL. DELETE BUOY. - NM 128/84. HH091/174/01 10.8.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1174). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2007

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER WHILE AT ANCHOR. LATER SANK.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SARAH K wreck located?

The SARAH K wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.823 N,0 46.694 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SARAH K?

The seabed around the SARAH K lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SARAH K sink?

The SARAH K sank on Nov 20, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SARAH K discovered?

The wreck of the SARAH K was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SARAH K belong to?

The SARAH K belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SARAH K?

The SARAH K had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARAH K?

The SARAH K is classified as a fishing vessel.

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