Sea Rhine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea rhine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.055 N,1 56.002 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.450917
  • Longitude: 1.933367
Wreck Depth 31.69 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA RHINE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 42.6
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 110
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1976
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.2.76 SANK IN APPROX POSN 522648N, 015554E IN ABOUT 31MTRS. (LL 12.2.76 & MODUK NAVY SIGNAL DTD 11.2.76). 17.2.76 SANK IN ABOUT 522608N, 015509E. COULD BE DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (INCISIVE LONDON (INSURERS), TLX). H2334/75 17.2.76 LOCATED IN 522657N, 015555E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.5MTRS, FOUL AT 24.1MTRS, (TH A(N) 560/28/6). - NM 643/76. H1942/80 1.9.82 EXAM'D 18.2.82 IN 522701N, 015607E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.9MTRS, LENGTH 49MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LYING 109/289 DEGS. UPRIGHT, IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH MAST STANDING NEAR BOWS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 25.7.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5227.055N, 0156.002E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS, LENGTH 42.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 110/290 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY GEBR. SSCHOLOMER SCHIFFS, OLDERSUM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA & CONTINENTAL WATERWAYS LTD. OIL ENGINE OF 400HP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN ROUGH SEAS.

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FAQ

Where is the SEA RHINE wreck located?

The SEA RHINE wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.055 N,1 56.002 E.

How deep is the SEA RHINE and where exactly is it located?

The SEA RHINE lies at a depth of about 31.69 meters and is located at coordinates 52 27.055 N,1 56.002 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA RHINE?

The seabed around the SEA RHINE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the SEA RHINE sink?

The SEA RHINE sank on Feb 11, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SEA RHINE discovered?

The wreck of the SEA RHINE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SEA RHINE belong to?

The SEA RHINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEA RHINE carrying?

The SEA RHINE was carrying metal: concentrate and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the SEA RHINE?

The SEA RHINE had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA RHINE?

The SEA RHINE is classified as a motor vessel.

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