Sea Lady Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sea lady Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 34.224 N,6 16.685 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.570400
  • Longitude: -6.278083
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA LADY
Type steam ship
Length 150.3 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 8581
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2126/62 29.9.68 ST PA IN 363400N, 061645W. (CADIZ NM 33/1027/68). - NM 1680/68. 3.2.69 [EUR] POSN: 363417.7N, 061640.2W. H2126/62 24.3.70 FL.1.5S 3M LT ON MAST. (CADIZ NM 1540/69). BR STD. H2126/62 30.4.68 VISUAL INSPECTION MADE. SEA LADY IS GRADUALLY SINKING INTO SANDY BED & HULL HARDLY EMERGES ANY MORE EVEN AT LOW TIDES. EVERY REASON TO BELIEVE THAT HULL IS PRESENTLY FRACTURED AT FORE & AFT ENDS OF AMIDSHIPS HOUSE. (LL, 24.4.69). H2126/62 26.8.70 SALVAGE OPS, YELLOW & RED BNS TEMP ESTABLISHED. (CADIZ NM 1028(T)/70). H2126/62 12.11.70 POSN NOW 1C SE, OR 004.5DEG, 1.62M FROM FL.G LT ON D DE SAN FELIPE. (CADIZ NM 40/1261/70). INS FL.1.5S.3M LT & DELETE PA. - NM 562/70. H2126/62 16.12.71 WK BEING REMOVED, VARIOUS BUOYS TEMP ESTABLISHED. (CADIZ NM 1471(T)/71). H2126/62 9.3.72 LT NO LONGER EXISTS AS MAST HAS DISAPPEARED. G CONL LT BUOY, FL, LAID 150MTRS SW. (CADIZ NM 199(P)/72). - NM 533/72. H2126/62 19.5.72 WK BUOY TEMP WITHDRAWN. (CADIZ NM 513(T)/72). NCA YET. H1271/73 5.6.73 WK BUOY REPLACED ON STATION. (CADIZ NM 576/73). H2765/69 21.11.75 WK NOW MARKED BY 3 BUOYS, GALVANISED DRUMS, COLOURED GREY & 4 Y FLOATS. (CADIZ NM 25/854(T)/75). H2765/69 21.11.75 NOW DW IN 363416N, 061634W, WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE S. (CADIZ NM 1495/75). - NM 2402/75. 27.10.76 NDW SHOWN ON SPANISH 6320 [1976 EDN]. NE 86. 14.5.79 SHOWN IN 363416N, 061630W [EUR] ON SPANISH 44B . H5087/77 27.6.83 DELETE DW FROM 93. - NM 1809/83. HH360/440/02 6.3.96 DW SHOWN IN 363416N, 061630W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4432 [1994 EDN, CORR TO NM 1209/95]. - NM 1197/96. 1.2.02 SHOWN AS NDW IN 3634.223N, 0616.683W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4430 & 4431 [BOTH 1ST EDNS, MAY'01, LARGEST SCALES]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2017

Circumstances of loss

IN TOW OF GERMAN TUG PANAMA TO RIJEKA FOR SCRAPPING, WHEN SHE COLLIDED WITH US NUCLEAR SUBMARINE VON STEUBEN, AS THE LATTER SURFACED. SHE WAS TOWED INTO CADIZ & BEACHED.

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FAQ

Where is the SEA LADY wreck located?

The SEA LADY wreck is located at coordinates 36 34.224 N,6 16.685 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA LADY?

The seabed around the SEA LADY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SEA LADY sink?

The SEA LADY sank on Aug 10, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SEA LADY discovered?

The wreck of the SEA LADY was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the SEA LADY carrying?

The SEA LADY was carrying scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the SEA LADY?

The SEA LADY had a tonnage of 8581 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA LADY?

The SEA LADY is classified as a steam ship.

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