Sines (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sines (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.225 N,0 46.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.437083
  • Longitude: -0.770950
Wreck Depth 52.5 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SINES (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 148
Sonar Width 45.1
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 40
Tonnage 2975
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1929
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4121/76 11.1.77 WRECK LOCATED 26.6.76 IN 502611N, 004609W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. SEA BED REGULAR AND SEDIMENTARY. DEFINITE WRECK. DCS3 HEIGHT 16.3,14.0 AND 16.7MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS. ORIENTATION NE/SW. VESSEL APPEARS TO BE LYING ON ITS SIDE WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE AMIDSHIPS. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 47MTRS. - NM 492/77. H4121/76 20.6.79 DIVED 12.6.78 LARGE WRECK POSSIBLY WORLD WAR 2 CARGO VESSEL. FAIRLY INTACT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE MIDSHIPS LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE WITH BOWS TO SOUTH WEST. 20FT BRONZE PROPELLER WITH BOLT-ON BLADES, MASTS LYING ALONG SEABED. BELL SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (SUBSERVS, 16.6.79). NCA. HH100/351/20 28.8.03 DIVED 9.7.03 IN POSN 5026.205N, 0046.228W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH BY GAUGE 56MTRS AT LOW WATER. STERN UPRIGHT AND 10MTRS HIGH, REST OF WRECKS 4-5MTRS AND FAIRLY BROKEN UP, SINGLE PROP. POSSIBLY THE 'SINES', SEE ALSO 19872. (G GOOCH, FAX DTD 14.8.03). NCA. HH090/952/01 30.10.03 EXAM'D 23.3.03 IN 5026.229N, 0046.248W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.5 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 100MTRS TOWARDS 040 DEGS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 16.0MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON ITS STBD SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 09.08.18 EXAM'D 13.01.18; IN 5026.225N, 0046.257W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS, LENGTH 148MTRS, WIDTH 45.1MTRS, HEIGHT 11MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. HULL PLATE APPEARS TO BE LYING FLAT ON SEABED WITH PROP SHAFT VISIBLE WITHIN IT. REST OF WRECK APPEARS TO HAVE COLLAPSED TOWARDS THE NORTHWEST, AND IS WELL BROKEN UP.(MMT, HI 1498). AMEND NDW 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY BARTRAM, HASWELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F DE MELO REGO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245NHP. PASSAGE SETUBAL FOR HAMBURG. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (DODS).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOW SW, BROKEN UP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.225 N,0 46.257 W
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FAQ

Where is the SINES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SINES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.225 N,0 46.257 W.

How deep is the SINES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SINES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 52.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.225 N,0 46.257 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SINES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SINES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the SINES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SINES (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 20, 1929.

When was the wreck of the SINES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SINES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SINES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SINES (POSSIBLY) belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the SINES (POSSIBLY)?

The SINES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2975 tons.

What type of wreck is the SINES (POSSIBLY)?

The SINES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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