Seacon Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
|
Seacon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 7.735 N,1 21.097 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.128917
- Longitude: 1.351617
|
| Wreck Depth |
3.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
7 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SEACON |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
44.7 m |
| Width |
7.3 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Tonnage |
200 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 7, 1970
|
| Original Detection Year |
1970 |
| Last Detection Year |
1971 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 12, 2000 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck SEACON is a historically recorded underwater obstruction previously located off the coast of Dover, England, in the English Channel. The wreck, originally documented at coordinates 51 07.735 N, 001 21.097 E, underwent a complex history of salvage operations. Initial reports from 1970 indicated the vessel rested with a least depth of 12 feet, marked by a green can light buoy showing a flashing pattern. Following salvage efforts in early 1971, the vessel was patched, towed to the Outer Harbour at Dover, and its cargo was discharged. Subsequent hydrographic surveys conducted in 2011 confirmed that the wreck is no longer present at the original site, resulting in a status of non-existent at these coordinates. This record serves as a historical reference for maritime navigation and sonar surveys in the Dover area.
Surveying Details
H2119/58 15.10.70 LIES IN 510713N, 012105E [OGB] (TH). LEAST DEPTH 12FT. G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G.10S LAID 135DEGS, 300FT FROM WK. WK LIKELY TO BE SALVAGED IN NEXT FEW WEEKS. (DHB NM 3/70 & DOVER HM, TELECON). - NM 1744T/70. H2119/58 23.12.70 MOVED TO 510742N, 012112E TEMPORARILY. WILL BE REMOVED ALTOGETHER WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. (DHB NM 4/70). - TNM CANCELLED. 8.1.71 PATCHED AND TOWED AWAY TO THE OUTER HARBOUR, DOVER. DAMAGED CARGO DISCHARGED AND DUMPED. (LL 202). AMENDED TO LIFT. 24.1.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2011 BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH BELGIAN CAR FERRY ARTEVELDE.
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51 7.735 N,1 21.097 E
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FAQ
Where is the SEACON wreck located?
The SEACON wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.735 N,1 21.097 E.
How deep is the SEACON and where exactly is it located?
The SEACON lies at a depth of about 3.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.735 N,1 21.097 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SEACON?
The seabed around the SEACON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When did the SEACON sink?
The SEACON sank on Oct 7, 1970.
When was the wreck of the SEACON discovered?
The wreck of the SEACON was discovered in 1970.
What country did the SEACON belong to?
The SEACON belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the SEACON?
The SEACON had a tonnage of 200 tons.
What type of wreck is the SEACON?
The SEACON is classified as a motor vessel.