Captain Foster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Captain foster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 14.29 N,50 44.385 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.238167
  • Longitude: 50.739750
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPTAIN FOSTER
Type tug
Flag BH
Length 15.8 m
Width 4.3 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 15.2
Sonar Width 4.2
Orientation 65
Tonnage 62
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1971
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.11.71 OWNERS ADVISE THAT SALVAGE COSTS EXCEED INSURED VALUE OF TUG, WHICH IS THEREFORE TO BE DRAGGED AWAY FROM SITRA CHANNEL TO A POSN WHERE IT WILL NOT BE A HAZARD. (LLOYDS VOL.206). H1130/62 25.11.71 LEAST DEPTH APPROX 30FT OVER WK IN 261412N, 504424E. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, Q.G. (MENAS NM 166/71). - NM 1942/71. H1130/62 15.5.72 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 7FMS. STANDS 8FT ABOVE SEABED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MENAS NM 69/72). - NM 964/72. 21.7.80 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS IN 261409N, 504420E [NAG]. NC 3796. H1130/62 25.7.85 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9.7MTRS. (SURVEY DIRECTORATE, BAHRAIN). - NM 2123/85. HH498/351/01 3.3.89 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.8MTRS. (BAHRAIN NM 18/89). - NM 966/89. HH090/479/01 5.6.89 EXAM'D 31.1.89 IN 261415.5N, 504424.5E [AIN] USING TRISPONDER. LENGTH APPROX 50MTRS [?FT], BEAM 14FT. LIES 065/245DEG, UPRIGHT, HEAVILY ENCRUSTED AND COVERED WITH NETS. STEERING WHEEL AND PROPELLER MISSING. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 9.8MTRS. (HMS HERALD, 9.2.89). AMEND POSN TO 261411N, 504420.5E [NAG]. BR STD. 18.2.92 WGD POSN: 261417N, 504424E. 7.3.00 SHOWN AS WK SW 9.8MTRS IN 2614.260N, 5044.415E [AIN] ON BAHRAIN 1501 [1996 EDN]. NAG POSN: 2614.183N, 5044.355E. NE 3796. 19.11.02 SHOWN AS WK 9.8MTRS IN 2614.293N, 5044.395E [WGD] ON BAHRAIN 1501 [2ND EDN JAN '02, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3736. SEE 43609 FOR PREVIOUS DETAILS 11.2.09 SHOWN IN 2614.291N, 5044.383E [WGD] ON BAHRAIN 1503 [1ST EDN FEB '09, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3734.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2024

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED WHILE TOWING A WATER BARGE WHEN LIBERIAN S TANKER TIGRIS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH TOWLINE. WAS ON PASSAGE TO DAS ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.206)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 14.29 N,50 44.385 E
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FAQ

Where is the CAPTAIN FOSTER wreck located?

The CAPTAIN FOSTER wreck is located at coordinates 26 14.29 N,50 44.385 E.

How deep is the CAPTAIN FOSTER and where exactly is it located?

The CAPTAIN FOSTER lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 26 14.29 N,50 44.385 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPTAIN FOSTER?

The seabed around the CAPTAIN FOSTER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the CAPTAIN FOSTER sink?

The CAPTAIN FOSTER sank on Oct 25, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CAPTAIN FOSTER discovered?

The wreck of the CAPTAIN FOSTER was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CAPTAIN FOSTER belong to?

The CAPTAIN FOSTER belonged to BH.

What was the tonnage of the CAPTAIN FOSTER?

The CAPTAIN FOSTER had a tonnage of 62 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPTAIN FOSTER?

The CAPTAIN FOSTER is classified as a tug.

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