Sigrid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sigrid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 19.49 N,14 25.73 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.324833
  • Longitude: 14.428833
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name SIGRID
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 72.3 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1041
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.1.77 WK LYING SUBMERGED OFF THE BREAKWATER AT RIJEKA, MARKED BY BUOY. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA, POSN 451930N, 142600E FOR FILING ONLY. 24.3.77 PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO REFLOAT. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA. 30.1.78 SALVAGE BEING STARTED TO REMOVE CARGO. LIFTING OPS FOR THE VESSEL SHOULD BEGIN IN APRIL. (LLOYDS VOL.231). NCA. 17.10.78 VESSEL CUT UP UNDERWATER & APART FROM MINOR PARTS WAS LIFTED BY FLOATING CRANE. (LLOYDS VOL.234). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BROKE AWAY FROM MOORINGS DURING GALES, HIT A ROCK & TOOK ON WATER. LYING SUBMERGED OFF THE BREAKWATER AT RIJEKA, MARKED BY BUOY. PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO REFLOAT. SALVAGE BEING STARTED TO REMOVE CARGO. LIFTING OPS FOR THE VESSEL SHOULD BEGIN IN APRIL. CUT UP UNDER WATER & APART FROM MINOR PARTS WAS LIFTED BY FLOATING CRANE. ALL 8 CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL'S.227, 228, 231 & 234). BUILT 1956 BY SHIFFB.UNTERWESER, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BALTMED SHIPPING CO LTD. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SIGRID wreck located?

The SIGRID wreck is located at coordinates 45 19.49 N,14 25.73 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIGRID?

The seabed around the SIGRID lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SIGRID sink?

The SIGRID sank on Jan 15, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SIGRID discovered?

The wreck of the SIGRID was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SIGRID belong to?

The SIGRID belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SIGRID carrying?

The SIGRID was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the SIGRID?

The SIGRID had a tonnage of 1041 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIGRID?

The SIGRID is classified as a motor vessel.

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