Coleen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Coleen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 9 S,39 11.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.150000
  • Longitude: 39.191667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLEEN
Type barge
Flag TZ
Length 36.6 m
Tonnage 387
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3079/72 3.7.87 H3079/72 3.7.87 SANK AT ZANZIBAR PORT. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BAGGED CEMENT, MOST OF THE CARGO HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (LL, 25.6.87). NCA YET. H3079/72 3.9.87 H3079/72 3.9.87 NAME AMENDED FROM COLLEEN TO COLEEN, FLAG FROM PANAMANIAN TO TANZANIAN & TONNAGE GIVEN. (LL, 6.8.87). NCA. H3079/72 24.11.87 H3079/72 24.11.87 VESSEL REFLOATED 12.8.87. (LL, 3.11.87). H3079/72 8.9.88 H3079/72 8.9.88 WAS TOWED TO WEATHER CREEK AFTER REFLOATING WHERE SHE AGAIN SANK, APPARENTLY IN DEPTH OF 5 MTRS AT HW, ACCORDING TO PORT OFFICER. WK COULD NOT BE SEEN 7.4.88. WILL NOT BE RAISED BY OWNER. (LL,30.8.88). NCA, POSN 060900S, 391130E FOR FILING ONLY. 6.7.12 6.7.12 NOT SHOWN ON FUGRO SURVEY AFRICA LTD, ZANZIBAR HARBOUR APPROACHES SURVEY 7.11 - 2.12.11 (FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MSA). SEP 21012/000031221. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

12.8.87 IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT VESSEL WAS MAKING WATER AS SHE APPROACHED ZANZIBAR PORT. PERMISSION WAS SOUGHT TO BEACH HER ON A SANDBANK BUT THIS WAS REFUSED. SHE SUBSEQUENTLY DOCKED AT ZANZIBAR AND SANK ALONGSIDE MV MAPINDUZI, BLOCKING PORT. WAS RAISED 12.8.87 AND TOWED SOME 300MTRS N TO WEATHER CREEK WHERE, APPARENTLY, SHE AGAIN SANK. (LL, 25.6.87 & 30.8.88). WAS A DUTCH TYPE MOTORISED RIVER BARGE. (K PATIENCE).

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FAQ

Where is the COLEEN wreck located?

The COLEEN wreck is located at coordinates 6 9 S,39 11.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLEEN?

The seabed around the COLEEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the COLEEN sink?

The COLEEN sank on Jun 4, 1987.

When was the wreck of the COLEEN discovered?

The wreck of the COLEEN was discovered in 1987.

What country did the COLEEN belong to?

The COLEEN belonged to TZ.

What cargo was the COLEEN carrying?

The COLEEN was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the COLEEN?

The COLEEN had a tonnage of 387 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLEEN?

The COLEEN is classified as a barge.

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