Derrick Barge No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Derrick barge no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 16.767 N,55 3.685 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.279450
  • Longitude: 55.061417
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERRICK BARGE NO 1
Type derrick/lifting barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers N CARD, 'DB-ONE', Q, AIS, CLOSE N.
Surveying Details H4398/79 27.7.84 H4398/79 27.7.84 BARGE SUNK IN 251618N, 550318E. WK ANGLED TO SEABED WITH ONE CORNER BUOYANT. APPROX 5MTRS CLEARANCE OVER BUOYANT CORNER. MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 3S. (MENAS NM 55/84; TELEX HM JEBEL ALI). INS AS WK 5MTRS WITH BUOY. - NM 2160/84. H4398/79 31.3.87 H4398/79 31.3.87 BUOY OBSERVED IN 251645N, 550333E IN NOV'86 & MAR'87 - FIXED BY BRGS/RADAR RANGES. (MV DAGMAR MAERSK, HN 11.3.87). AMEND BUOY POSN. - NM 1170/87. H4407/82 29.11.88 H4407/82 29.11.88 BUOY LIES 5C NE OF WK. TOPMARK MISSING 3.11.88. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL 7.11.88). MENAS INFORMED. HH488/460/01 4.2.93 HH488/460/01 4.2.93 NO WK FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. U/WATER TARGET LOCATED IN 251647N, 550341E [WGD] USING SCANNING SONAR. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. BUOY 'DB-ONE' LIES IN 251653N, 550341E [WGD]. (MV RELUME, VIA MENAS, 3.2.93). AMEND TO DW WITH BUOY. - NM 649/93. 22.9.93 22.9.93 [WGD] POSN: 251646N, 550341.5E. HH488/460/02 27.6.94 HH488/460/02 27.6.94 DEPTH OVER WRECK IS 13MTRS CORRECTED. (MV RELUME, VIA MENAS FAX DTD 27.6.94). NCA. HH488/460/02 10.5.95 HH488/460/02 10.5.95 WK 13MTRS IN 251646N, 550341.1E [WGD]. (SEE DETAILS ABOVE). NC 3175. 18.3.13 SEP 2013/000054880 18.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2013
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 16.767 N,55 3.685 E
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FAQ

Where is the DERRICK BARGE NO 1 wreck located?

The DERRICK BARGE NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 25 16.767 N,55 3.685 E.

How deep is the DERRICK BARGE NO 1 and where exactly is it located?

The DERRICK BARGE NO 1 lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 25 16.767 N,55 3.685 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DERRICK BARGE NO 1?

The seabed around the DERRICK BARGE NO 1 lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DERRICK BARGE NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the DERRICK BARGE NO 1 was discovered in 1984.

What type of wreck is the DERRICK BARGE NO 1?

The DERRICK BARGE NO 1 is classified as a derrick/lifting barge.

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