Sea Rider Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sea rider Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 17.932 N,32 20.378 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.298867
  • Longitude: 32.339633
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA RIDER
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 78.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1435
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1979
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.3.79 SUNK IN 311800N, 322024E. (LLOYDS VOL.235). NCA YET. H2089/71 30.3.79 POSN CONFIRMED AS 311800N, 322024E. (EGYPTIAN NM 5/79). CHART AS DW. BR STD. H2098/71 18.4.79 SHOWS ABOVE WATER. (HAMBURG TNM 949/79). NCA YET. 26.10.79 NO DECISION MADE REGARDING SALVAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.238). 16.3.81 VESSEL STILL REMAINS 'AS LIES'. (LLOYDS VOL.243). H2526/83 28.1.83 STILL SUNK. (LLOYDS VOL.247). 18.9.91 WGD POSN: 311756N, 322023E. NE 234.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1951 BY LUBECKER MASCH. GES., LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA RIDER SHIPPING CO LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM DURRES FOR BERBERA & KISMAYU. CAUGHT FIRE IN PORT SAID ROADS. WAS TOWED ALONGSIDE WESTERN BREAKWATER (HECTOMETER 36) WHERE SHE CAPSIZED & SANK. CREW OF 15 RESCUED. (MSD).

General Comments

LIES UPSIDE DOWN

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FAQ

Where is the SEA RIDER wreck located?

The SEA RIDER wreck is located at coordinates 31 17.932 N,32 20.378 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA RIDER?

The seabed around the SEA RIDER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SEA RIDER sink?

The SEA RIDER sank on Jan 17, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SEA RIDER discovered?

The wreck of the SEA RIDER was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SEA RIDER belong to?

The SEA RIDER belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SEA RIDER carrying?

The SEA RIDER was carrying containers,salt.

What was the tonnage of the SEA RIDER?

The SEA RIDER had a tonnage of 1435 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA RIDER?

The SEA RIDER is classified as a motor vessel.

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