Bouhairet Tunis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bouhairet tunis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 58.117 N,11 43.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.968617
  • Longitude: 11.720000
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOUHAIRET TUNIS
Type dredger
Flag TN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH407/520/01 19.5.93 REPD PARTIALLY SUBMERGED & ADRIFT IN 345807N, 114312E. (LLOYDS VOL.292). DREDGER SUNK IN 343812N, 114318E. (NAV III 280/93). CONSIDER LLOYDS POSN MORE LIKELY. NCA, POSN 345807N, 114312E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, UNDER TOW BY TUG 'IBN KHALDOUN' FROM GABES TO TUNIS. TOW ABANDONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. LATER SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.292).

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FAQ

Where is the BOUHAIRET TUNIS wreck located?

The BOUHAIRET TUNIS wreck is located at coordinates 34 58.117 N,11 43.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOUHAIRET TUNIS?

The seabed around the BOUHAIRET TUNIS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the BOUHAIRET TUNIS sink?

The BOUHAIRET TUNIS sank on May 2, 1993.

When was the wreck of the BOUHAIRET TUNIS discovered?

The wreck of the BOUHAIRET TUNIS was discovered in 1993.

What country did the BOUHAIRET TUNIS belong to?

The BOUHAIRET TUNIS belonged to TN.

What type of wreck is the BOUHAIRET TUNIS?

The BOUHAIRET TUNIS is classified as a dredger.