Ci-172 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ci-172 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 51.067 N,53 44.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.851117
  • Longitude: 53.734717
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CI-172
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.2.72 3.2.72 SANK IN 255058N, 534402E IN 35FMS. (LLOYDS VOL.207). 3.2.72 3.2.72 SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.207). 24.4.73 24.4.73 INS AS NDW IN 255058N, 534402E [NAG]. NC 2889. 27.7.06 27.7.06 WGD POSN: 2551.067N, 5344.083E. NE 2887.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A LEAK IN BOW AREA DURING ROUGH WEATHER. TOWED CLEAR OF DRILLING OPERATIONS BUT LATER SANK. BAD WEATHER RENDERED RECOVERY IMPOSSIBLE. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.207)

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FAQ

Where is the CI-172 wreck located?

The CI-172 wreck is located at coordinates 25 51.067 N,53 44.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CI-172?

The seabed around the CI-172 lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the CI-172 sink?

The CI-172 sank on Dec 21, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CI-172 discovered?

The wreck of the CI-172 was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the CI-172?

The CI-172 is classified as a barge.

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