Sitakund (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sitakund (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.714 N,0 17.098 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.745233
  • Longitude: 0.284967
Wreck Depth 4.2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 184.4 m
Width 23.5 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 7.4
Sonar Width 0.7
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 35
Tonnage 15567
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7795/68 27.11.68 ST EXISTS 071DEGS, 1.16M FROM BEACHY HEAD LT HO. (TH PILOTAGE SERVICE). NCA. H7795/68 27.11.68 SALVAGE ATTEMPT INVOLVING CUTTING THE VESSEL IN TWO BEGAN ON 20.11.68. (LL). H7795/68 15.7.69 STERN SECTION FLOATED OFF TOWED AWAY BY FRENCH TUG 'HARDI'. (LL). H7795/68 25.7.69 A FOUL, PROBABLY REMAINS, BUT POSN TOO APPROX. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO). NCA. H7795/68 26.9.72 WK BUOY ABOUT 140DEGS, 700FT FROM WK. DISPERSAL OPERATIONS MAY BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT WARNING. (TH EAST COWES SIG DTD 14.9.72 & TH NM74/72). CHART AS OBSTN 0FMS 4FT IN 504444N, 001716E [OGB] MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G 10S RA REFL IN 504439N, 001725E [OGB]. - NM 1902/72. 31.1.73 NOW CHARTED AS WKS 0.8MTRS WITH G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G 10S CLOSE SE. NC536. H7795/68 8.2.73 TO BE DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 10FT [3MTRS]. (TH, 19.1.73). NCA. H4959/73 1.4.75 LOCATED 28.10.74 IN 504441N, 001712E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3-5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. SEA BED FAIRLY FLAT. VERY LITTLE OF WRECK LEFT AFTER SALVAGE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WKS 5.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 536. H7795/68 27.10.75 WK CLEAR AT 11FT [3.3MTRS] [MLWS] OR 2.5MTRS BELOW LAT. WRECK BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (TH COWES). AMEND FOUL AND DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 4.12.13 LOCATED 13.8.13 IN 5044.714N, 0017.098E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.21 IN GEN DEPTH 4.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 7.4MTRS, WIDTH 0.7MTR, HT 0.7MTR. LIES 035/215 DEGS. DEBRIS. (EGS, HI 1312). ONE LINEAR ITEM WITH DEBRIS CLOSE BY. AMEND FOUL 4.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TSCHUID & EITZEN. PASSAGE WILHELMSHAVEN FOR LIBYA. HAD THREE HUGE EXPLOSIONS WHICH BLEW A HUGE HOLE IN THE SIDE. WAS ABANDONED IN FLAMES. TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG MEECHING AND WAS EVENTUALLY BEACHED A MILE FROM THE FOOT OF BEACHY HEAD. SUFFERED A FURTHER EXPLOSION AND WAS LEFT TO BURN OUT. DECLARED CTL. FOREPART WAS REFLOATED AND TAKEN TO SPANISH SHIPBREAKERS FOR DEMOLITION. AFTERPART WAS REFLOATED IN JUNE THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND WAS TOO TOWED TO SPAIN FOR SCRAPPING. 3 MEN LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

ONE LINEAR ITEM WITH DEBRIS CLOSE BY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.714 N,0 17.098 E
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FAQ

Where is the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.714 N,0 17.098 E.

How deep is the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 4.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.714 N,0 17.098 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 21, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 15567 tons.

What type of wreck is the SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The SITAKUND (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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