Energy Determination (Fore Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Energy determination (fore section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 20.3 N,55 11.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.338333
  • Longitude: 55.185000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 351.4 m
Width 55.5 m
Draught 22.6
Tonnage 153479
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4398/79 18.12.79 H4398/79 18.12.79 VESSEL BROKE IN HALF ABOUT 80FT FORWARD OF BRIDGE STRUCTURE, FORWARD SECTION TOWED TO SHARJAH. (SELCO SALVAGE TLX DTD 16.12.79 & LL 17.12.79, WHICH ALSO GIVES POSN 260400N, 553330E). NCA YET. AWAIT MENAS NM. H4398/79 24.11.80 H4398/79 24.11.80 FORE PART STILL ANCHORED, FUTURE UNDECIDED, COURT OF ENQUIRY TO SIT. (LL 14.11.80). NCA. H4398/79 4.3.81 H4398/79 4.3.81 BOW SECTION MOORED IN 252018N, 551106E, UNLIT & DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (MV STARMAN ANGLIA, HN 7.2.81). NCA, MENAS INFORMED. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4398/79 8.3.82 H4398/79 8.3.82 FOREPART TOWED BY TUG TO KOREA ON 1.3.82. (LL 4.3.82). NCA. [AFTER SECTION SEE WK NO.43948]. H4398/79 22.12.83 H4398/79 22.12.83 ST SHOWN IN 252100N, 551100E ON INDIAN 8004 [EDN NO.21 DTD 1.11.83, AUTHORITY US NM 62400, 17/82]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

13.12.79 BUILT IN 1976 BY BREMER VULKAN VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED OVERSEAS PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC. PASSAGE FROM BONAIRE, NETHELANDS ANTILLES, FOR DAS ISLAND. CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION ON 13.12.79. TOWED FROM SHIPPING ROUTE WHILE FIRE WAS FOUGHT BUT BROKE IN HALF. AFTER SECTION SANK AND FOR'D SECTION WAS TOWED TO SHARJAH AND LATER TO BREAKERS IN KOREA. (MSD).

General Comments

[AFTER SECTION SEE WK NO.43948].

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FAQ

Where is the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) wreck located?

The ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 25 20.3 N,55 11.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION)?

The seabed around the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) sink?

The ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) sank on Dec 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) belong to?

The ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) carrying?

The ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION)?

The ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) had a tonnage of 153479 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION)?

The ENERGY DETERMINATION (FORE SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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