D M Saunders Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
D m saunders Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 12.983 N,51 45.717 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.216383
  • Longitude: 51.761950
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name D M SAUNDERS
Type barge
Flag AE
Length 41.8 m
Width 41.1 m
Draught 4.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH496/420/01 23.11.93 HH496/420/01 23.11.93 COMPLETELY SUNK IN 271259N, 514543E. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY OR PVC BUOY. DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (MENAS NAV WARNING 154/93). BARGE DIMENSIONS - 137 X 135 X 15FT WITH 3 JACK-UP LEGS 233FT LONG. INS AS DW. - NM 4249/93. HH496/420/01 21.12.93 HH496/420/01 21.12.93 POSN NOW REPORTED AS 271235.1N, 514519.3E. (MENAS, 15.12.93). HH496/420/01 22.12.93 HH496/420/01 22.12.93 LEAST DEPTH 26.5MTRS. MARKED BY N CARD BUOY, Q, 'DMS' NORTH AND S CARD BUOY, Q(6)+LFL 15S, 'DMS' SOUTH. (MENAS). AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 327/94. 29.9.94 29.9.94 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (NAVAREA IX, WEEK 35/94). HH496/420/02 27.10.94 HH496/420/02 27.10.94 WRECK AND ASSOCIATED BUOYAGE REMOVED. NO LONGER A DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. RECOMMENDED TO RETAIN ON CHARTS AS WK. (MENAS, FAX DTD 22.10.94). AMEND TO NDW AND REMOVE BUOYS. - NM 3846/94.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 1994

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK IN STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY SWELL WHILE UNDER TOW OF PANAMANIAN M TUG/SUPPLY V GMMOS LIBERTY.

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FAQ

Where is the D M SAUNDERS wreck located?

The D M SAUNDERS wreck is located at coordinates 27 12.983 N,51 45.717 E.

How deep is the seabed around the D M SAUNDERS?

The seabed around the D M SAUNDERS lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the D M SAUNDERS sink?

The D M SAUNDERS sank on Nov 15, 1993.

When was the wreck of the D M SAUNDERS discovered?

The wreck of the D M SAUNDERS was discovered in 1993.

What country did the D M SAUNDERS belong to?

The D M SAUNDERS belonged to AE.

What type of wreck is the D M SAUNDERS?

The D M SAUNDERS is classified as a barge.

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