A-109 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
A-109 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
29 28 N,47 53 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 3 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | A-109 |
| Type | barge |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 9, 1979 |
| Original Detection Year | 1979 |
| Last Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 24.1.79 24.1.79 A 109 SANK IN 292800N, 475300E. MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SALVAGE. IN ONLY 2.5 FMS. (LL 25.1.79). HH2422/86 9.6.86 HH2422/86 9.6.86 NOT LOCATED DURING E/S AND DCS3 SEARCH. (M C OBERMAN). AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 3, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE ATTEMPTS WERE BEING MADE TO BEACH HER.
Nearby Wrecks:
- Chieh Foo Wreck 2299.7 M
- Al-Qaim Wreck 2606.2 M
- Agios Nicolaos Wreck 2875.1 M
- Other Wreck Iq 36049 6428 M
- Container Wreck 35505 7996.4 M
- M/V Kmal Wreck 8047.1 M
- Sultan Ii Wreck 8961.7 M
- Peje Espada Wreck 9190 M
- Sailing Vessel Wreck 36216 9957.5 M
- Zubarah Wreck 10689.5 M