Barge Wreck 18972

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 12.07 N,6 8.536 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.201167
  • Longitude: -6.142267
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 8
Orientation 17
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 35 12.07 N, 6 8.536 W off the coast of Morocco near the Atlantic approaches. This underwater obstruction is identified as a possible barge measuring 15 meters in length and 8 meters in width, lying on an orientation of 017 degrees. First reported in 2008, the wreck is marked on nautical charts as a submerged target. Data confirmed via UK Hydrographic Office imagery index CD1027.

Surveying Details

25.9.08 ST SHOWN IN 3512.070N, 0608.536W [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2476. POSSIBLE BARGE, LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, LYING 017DEGS. (UKHO GIC IMAGERY INDEX NO.CD1027). INS AS ST. NE 1912.

General Comments

DIMENSIONS FROM IMAGERY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 12.07 N,6 8.536 W
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