Seine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Seine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.821 N,1 4.548 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.847017
  • Longitude: 1.075800
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEINE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Sonar Length 46.2
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 90
Tonnage 363
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1955
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 H5824/60 3.3.61 WK IN 505046N, 010443E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95FT. (HMS SCOTT, 26.7.60). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H5824/60 16.11.61 H5824/60 16.11.61 POSN 505047N, 010438E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 64FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88FT IN GEN DEPTH 113FT. (HMS SCOTT, 23.2.61). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 4FT. BR STD. H2873/71 5.4.71 H2873/71 5.4.71 POSSIBLY LOCATED BY HMS GURKHA IN 505103N, 010506E. DEFINITE WRECK LYING 070/250DEGS. (HMS GURKHA, VARNESWEEP, 1.4.71). 14.7.71 14.7.71 AMEND TO SW 19.5MTRS. NC 536. H6738/68 1.3.72 H6738/68 1.3.72 LEAST E/S DEPTH 80FT IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. IDENTIFIED AS 'SEINE'. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO). H4551/76 15.11.76 H4551/76 15.11.76 DIVED IN 505048.7N, 010452E [EUR] USING DECCA. A SMALL WK WITH A GENERAL CARGO. (RISDON BEAZLEY, REPORT FROM 1956). NCA. H4199/78 12.10.78 H4199/78 12.10.78 EXAM'D 6.8.77 IN 505047N, 010439E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS. LENGTH 53MTRS. LYING E/W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/78). AMEND TO WK 27MTRS. BR STD. HH090/611/01 6.12.94 HH090/611/01 6.12.94 EXAM'D IN 505049.7N, 010432.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.8MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). NCA. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 29.9.94 IN 505049.7N, 010432.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.8, FOUL 26.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.1 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 105/285DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. LEAST DEPTH FROM FAINT ECHO, SWEEP UNDERTAKEN IN IDEAL CONDITIONS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). AFTER EXAMINATION OF SWEEP RECORDS ACCEPT SW 26.5MTRS. HH090/681/01 21.9.95 HH090/681/01 21.9.95 EXAM'D 29.6.95 IN 505049.7N, 010432.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.5, FOUL 25.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.1 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS. WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 105/285DEGS. UPRIGHT. INTACT. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 681). AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS. BR STD. HH091/159/01 20.7.07 HH091/159/01 20.7.07 EXAM'D 29.10.06 IN 5050.821N, 0104.548E [WGD] DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.75 IN GEN DEPTH 32.6MTRS. LENGTH 46.2MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS E. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). UPRIGHT, INTACT. RETAIN SW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH USSR M TANKER 'DROGOBITZ'. ON VOYAGE PARIS TO LONDON.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the SEINE wreck located?

The SEINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.821 N,1 4.548 E.

How deep is the SEINE and where exactly is it located?

The SEINE lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 50.821 N,1 4.548 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEINE?

The seabed around the SEINE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the SEINE sink?

The SEINE sank on Jul 16, 1955.

When was the wreck of the SEINE discovered?

The wreck of the SEINE was discovered in 1961.

What country did the SEINE belong to?

The SEINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEINE carrying?

The SEINE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEINE?

The SEINE had a tonnage of 363 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEINE?

The SEINE is classified as a motor vessel.

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