Sweetie Sandra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sweetie sandra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 28.967 N,7 47.344 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.482783
  • Longitude: -7.789067
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWEETIE SANDRA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 159.1 m
Width 23.2 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 12147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 23, 2011

Simplified Wreck Survey

UK Hydrographic Office surveying details for the underwater wreck SWEETIE SANDRA located at coordinates 48 28.967 N, 7 47.344 W. The vessel sank on January 17, 1994, and was initially charted as a dangerous wreck with an unverified least depth clearance of 100 meters. Updated hydrographic surveys from French notices to mariners later amended the wreck position and depth, noting it as covered by more than 20 meters of water. By 2009 and 2011, official nautical charting updated the obstruction status, recording the SWEETIE SANDRA wreck with a clearance depth of 120 meters at its precise geographic position.

Surveying Details

HH232/400/02 20.1.94 HH232/400/02 20.1.94 SANK IN 482852N, 074731W. (LL 17.1.94). CHART AS WK USC 100MTRS. BR STD. HH232/400/02 14.4.94 HH232/400/02 14.4.94 WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 482854N, 074730W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 12/36/94). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.7.09 SEP 2009/000044268 10.7.09 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 7210 [EDN 3 DTD 2009]. 1:500,000]. NCA. 23.5.11 SEP 2011/000089227 23.5.11 SHOWN AS WK USC 120MTRS IN 4828.967N, 0747.344W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7210 [EDN 4 DTD 2011, 1:500,000].

Circumstances of loss

EX-LAPTEV SEA '91, EX-RALEIGHS CROSS '87, EX-ALPHA COSMIC '86, EX-AEGIS COSMIC '85. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DELMAR INTERNATIONAL. BUILT IN 1975 BY ASTILLEROS EXPANOLES SA, FACTORIA DE OLAVEAGA, BILBAO. PASSAGE ST PETERSBURG FOR WILMINGTON, USA. REPORTED TAKING ON WATER AND PUMPS INADEQUATE FOR TASK. ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SWEETIE SANDRA wreck located?

The SWEETIE SANDRA wreck is located at coordinates 48 28.967 N,7 47.344 W.

How deep is the SWEETIE SANDRA and where exactly is it located?

The SWEETIE SANDRA lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 48 28.967 N,7 47.344 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SWEETIE SANDRA?

The seabed around the SWEETIE SANDRA lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the SWEETIE SANDRA sink?

The SWEETIE SANDRA sank on Jan 15, 1994.

When was the wreck of the SWEETIE SANDRA discovered?

The wreck of the SWEETIE SANDRA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the SWEETIE SANDRA belong to?

The SWEETIE SANDRA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SWEETIE SANDRA carrying?

The SWEETIE SANDRA was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SWEETIE SANDRA?

The SWEETIE SANDRA had a tonnage of 12147 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWEETIE SANDRA?

The SWEETIE SANDRA is classified as a carrier.

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