Billie V Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Billie v Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 0.1 N,52 6.058 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.001667
  • Longitude: 52.100967
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BILLIE V
Type tug
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details 16.11.76 16.11.76 NAV WARNING ALL SHIPS. SALVAGE OPS FOR 4 DAYS ON VESSEL 'BILLIE V', SUNK IN 260000N, 520600E, 40M E OF RAS LAFFRAN, QATAR, IN 120FT. (MENAS). H4151/74 22.2.77 H4151/74 22.2.77 DW PA IN 260000N, 520600E [NAG]. (SWEDISH NM 109/77, REPEAT OF TEHRAN NM 27/76). - NM 596/77. H4151/74 4.5.77 H4151/74 4.5.77 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (BREST NM 77/14/36). NCA. H3817/70 22.8.79 H3817/70 22.8.79 NOT FOUND DURING AN INVESTIGATION 5-8 MAR '79, BUT NOT DEFINITELY DISPROVED. (HMS FOX ROS 266/65 DTD 20.6.79). INSURERS SETTLED AS TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS CASUALTY DEPT, TELECON DTD 22.8.79). 18.2.92 18.2.92 WGD POSN: 260006N, 520603.5E. NE 2886. 21.11.07 SEP2007000081640 & 41 21.11.07 NOT SHOWN ON CALM 2 MULTIBEAM SURVEY DTD JUN '07 CARRIED OUT BY HORIZON SURVEY (EMIRATES) LLC FOR QATARGAS. REPORT OF SURVEY STATES THAT NO SONAR CONTACTS WHICH MAY REPRESENT DEBRIS, ROCK OUTCROPS, WRECKS OR OBSTRUCTIONS WERE OBSERVED IN THE SURVEY AREA. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 5790/07.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2007
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 0.1 N,52 6.058 E
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FAQ

Where is the BILLIE V wreck located?

The BILLIE V wreck is located at coordinates 26 0.1 N,52 6.058 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BILLIE V?

The seabed around the BILLIE V lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the BILLIE V sink?

The BILLIE V sank on Aug 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the BILLIE V discovered?

The wreck of the BILLIE V was discovered in 1976.

What country did the BILLIE V belong to?

The BILLIE V belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the BILLIE V?

The BILLIE V is classified as a tug.

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