Sea Crab Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Sea crab Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
7 51.13 N,98 24.83 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Low Water |
| Name | SEA CRAB |
| Type | barge |
| Length | 18.3 m |
| Width | 12.2 m |
| Draught | 1.5 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 24, 1975 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 2024 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 2.12.75 2.12.75 VESSEL IN PHUKET BAY, THAILAND IN APPROX 6MTRS OF WATER. TOP & TOWER EMBEDDED IN MUD BOTTOM. AFTER STARBOARD SECTION ABOVE WATER. (LL, 2.12.75). POSN 075100N, 982500E FOR FILING ONLY. H2666/65 27.9.77 H2666/65 27.9.77 NO TRACE OF WK LOCATED IN 075100N, 982500E BY RAF SUB-AQUA DIVERS. A LARGE BARGE UNDERGOING REPAIRS ON BEACH NEARBY MAY BE THE SEA CRAB. (CPL HARGREAVE, LTR DTD 1.9.77). |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
SUFFERED INGRESS OF WATER, CAPSIZED & SANK. (LL).
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