Bismi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bismi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 49.691 N,51 14.068 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.828183
  • Longitude: 51.234467
Wreck Depth 32.97 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BISMI
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 72.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 71.5
Sonar Width 9.9
Orientation 105
Tonnage 1104
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,plastic,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1995
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH492/420/01 4.4.95 VESSEL SINKING IN VICINITY 264954N, 511418E. (HYDROPAC 243/95(62). NCA YET. HH492/420/01 4.4.95 SANK OFF COAST OF BAHRAIN ON 27.3.95. LOCAL AGENT DOES NOT KNOW LOCATION OR CAUSE OF SINKING. (LLOYDS VOL.300). HH492/410/01 4.4.95 THREE DIFFERENT POSNS GIVEN FOR SINKING. RELUME HAS DONE THOROUGH SCAN OF ALL THREE POSNS AND FOUND NOTHING. APPEARS VESSEL DID NOT GO TO THE BOTTOM BUT REMAINED FLOATING. (MENAS, FAX DTD 2.4.95). NCA YET, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. HH492/420/01 6.4.95 OPERATORS/MANAGERS ADVISE VESSEL SANK IN 264300N, 511936E. (LL 300). NCA. HH492/420/01 25.5.95 DW REP (1995) IN 264954N, 511418E. (US NM 62530). NCA. HH492/420/03 12.3.97 DW REP (1995) SHOWN IN 264954N, 511418E ON US 2530 & 62531. - NM 586/97. 20.1.98 AMENDED TO DW PA REP (1995). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2523. HH492/420/03 7.8.98 NOW WK 35MTRS IN 264942N, 511448E [WGD]. (US NM 62530/33/98). - NM 3240/98. SEP 2011/000015486 25.1.11 LOCATED IN 2649.691N, 5114.068E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.97 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. LENGTH 71.56MTRS, WIDTH 9.91MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS WSW. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HN DTD 21.1.11). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 766/11.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2011

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY N.V. SCHEEPS. GEBR. VAN DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRIGHT SEA INTERNATIONAL INC. ON PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR DAMMAM. SANK DUE TO CARGO SHIFTING IN BAD WEATHER. CREW OF 12 RESCUED. (MSD & MARINE CASUALTIES '63-96).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS WSW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 49.691 N,51 14.068 E
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FAQ

Where is the BISMI wreck located?

The BISMI wreck is located at coordinates 26 49.691 N,51 14.068 E.

How deep is the BISMI and where exactly is it located?

The BISMI lies at a depth of about 32.97 meters and is located at coordinates 26 49.691 N,51 14.068 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BISMI?

The seabed around the BISMI lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the BISMI sink?

The BISMI sank on Mar 27, 1995.

When was the wreck of the BISMI discovered?

The wreck of the BISMI was discovered in 1995.

What country did the BISMI belong to?

The BISMI belonged to HN.

What cargo was the BISMI carrying?

The BISMI was carrying general and mixed goods,plastic,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BISMI?

The BISMI had a tonnage of 1104 tons.

What type of wreck is the BISMI?

The BISMI is classified as a carrier.

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