Seybouse Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Seybouse ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 18.193 N,4 53.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.303217
  • Longitude: -4.884750
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEYBOUSE II
Type tug
Flag DZ
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Survey Details for Seybouse II Wreck Position 48 18.193 N 4 53.085 W near the French coast historical records show this is the Algerian tug Seybouse stranded and classified as a drying wreck or obstruction that covers and uncovers with general depths of 5 meters based on French hydrographic surveys and UK Hydrographic Office data

Surveying Details

14.4.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 481813N, 045300W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. BR STD. 13.7.77 ST IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 4.5.84 WK OF TUG 'SEYBOUSE' STRANDED IN 481815N, 045300W [EUR]. WK, WHICH IS ALWAYS UNCOVERED, LIES IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). H1271/85 13.8.86 SHOWN AS ST PD, WHICH COVERS & UNCOVERS, ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/350/01 31.5.90 ALGERIAN TUG 'SEYBOUSE II' IN 481815N, 045300W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS [NOT PA OR PD]. ST, DRYING HEIGHT NOT KNOWN, IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584068). INS AS ST. BR STD. 5.6.90 SHOWN AS ST PD ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. NC 3345. 28.8.08 SHOWN IN 4818.193N, 0453.085W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3345.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED & SANK ON PIERRES NOIRES, 5M W OF C ST MATHIEU. (LLOYDS 209).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 18.193 N,4 53.085 W
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FAQ

Where is the SEYBOUSE II wreck located?

The SEYBOUSE II wreck is located at coordinates 48 18.193 N,4 53.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEYBOUSE II?

The seabed around the SEYBOUSE II lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SEYBOUSE II discovered?

The wreck of the SEYBOUSE II was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SEYBOUSE II belong to?

The SEYBOUSE II belonged to DZ.

What type of wreck is the SEYBOUSE II?

The SEYBOUSE II is classified as a tug.

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