Colona Iv (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Colona iv (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
27 20.4 N,33 54.933 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 29 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | COLONA IV (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | Dive Support Craft |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1994 |
| Last Detection Year | 2025 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 23.6.94 VESSEL 'GULF FLEET NO 31' REPORTED TO BE IN 272018N, 335454E. (C GERIGK, TELECON DTD 23.6.94). NE 2375. HH476/410/05 15.3.95 REPORT THAT VESSEL 'GULF FLEET NO 31' SANK IN 272018N, 335454E NOW DISCOUNTED AND DETAILS OF PLA NM 12/88 RE-CONFIRMED. SEE WK NO. [107801978]. (PLA FAX DTD 14.3.95) RETAIN NDW PA IN 272018N, 335454E AS UNKNOWN. NE 2375. 7.5.97 NOW CHARTED IN 272024N, 335456E [WGD]. NC 2375. 2.11.98 MV COLONA IV, USED AS A LIVEABOARD DIVE BOAT, SANK OUTSIDE HURGHADA IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS AFTER HITTING REEF IN SEVERE STORM. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV '98 & MAJOR NED MIDDLETON) |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER HITTING REEF OUTSIDE HURGHADA DURING SEVERE STORM. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'98)
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