Garnet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Garnet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 20 N,31 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.333333
  • Longitude: 31.583333
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARNET
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 153.9 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 9416
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo radioactive material,chemicals,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1985
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2089/71 18.3.82 ST, LIES N/S, SHOWING MASTS, ACCOMMODATION & FUNNEL IN 312000N, 322030E APPROX. (RFA BRAMBLELEAF, HN 01/82, 11.2.82). NCA YET. H2089/71 4.6.82 ST LIES 018DEG, 4.6M FROM PORT SAID HIGH LT. MARKED BY WK BUOY. (MV GALCONDA, JOLLY GIALLO, & HMS HAMPSHIRE HNS). GIVES POSN 312009N, 322039E. INS AS STPA. - NM 1481/82. H2089/71 25.6.82 ST (CONSPIC) LIES 023DEG, 4.4M FROM PORT SAID HIGH LT. (GIVES POSN 311958N, 322048E). (HMS HAMPSHIRE HN 31/82, 1.6.82). 15.6.82 POSN GIVEN AS 311942N, 322000E. (SUCAN TELEX DTD 15.6.82). NCA. POSNS AT VARIANCE WITH SHIPPING REPORTS. H2262/82 13.7.82 POSN REPD AS 311954N, 322030E, FIXED BY SHIP STATIONS. (MT OVERSEAS ARGONAUT, 17.6.82). NCA. H2089/71 4.8.82 POSN 311959N, 322035E. MARKED BY ISOL. DANGER BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE N. (EGYPTIAN NM 10/82). AMEND TO ST WITH BUOY. - NM 2075/82. H2526/83 30.1.84 STILL SUNK IN OUTER ROADS. NO ATTEMPT MADE TO RAISE. (LL, 17.12.83). H3045/84 10.4.84 LIES IN 312005N, 322050E. UPRIGHT WITH UPPER 2 DECKS, FUNNEL & MASTS SHOWING. BUOY MISSING. (HMS INVINCIBLE, HN 14/84, 13.3.84). NCA. H3045/84 22.1.85 WK BEING DISMANTLED AND REMOVED. (MV NORDSUND, HN 1/84, 14.12.84). NCA. H3045/84 18.10.85 RAISED FROM PORT SAID ANCHORAGE. LATER SANK 70M FROM COAST. (LL 28.9.85). NO ACCURATE LOCATION GIVEN. POSN 322000N, 313500E FOR FILING ONLY. DELETED. - NM 2917/85.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1968, WAS DAMAGED IN COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN M TANKER 'MOLAVENTURE' 7M OFF PORT SAID WHILST EN-ROUTE ROSTOCK TO HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GARNET MARITIME S.A, SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW & BEACHED AT PORT SAID. CARGO INCLUDED TRUCKS, STEEL, CHEMICALS & GENERAL GOODS. RAISED BY LIFTING BARGES & CRANE BY SMIT TAK INTERNATIONAL OCEAN TOWAGE & SALVAGE CO & TOWED CLEAR EGYPTIAN TERRITORIAL WATERS. VESSEL WAS INTENDED TO BE SOLD FOR SCRAP, BUT SANK WHEN LIFTING WIRES CUT THROUGH HULL. CARGO REPORTED AS RADIOACTIVE & POISONOUS MATERIALS.

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FAQ

Where is the GARNET wreck located?

The GARNET wreck is located at coordinates 32 20 N,31 35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GARNET?

The seabed around the GARNET lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the GARNET sink?

The GARNET sank on Sep 9, 1985.

When was the wreck of the GARNET discovered?

The wreck of the GARNET was discovered in 1982.

What country did the GARNET belong to?

The GARNET belonged to PA.

What cargo was the GARNET carrying?

The GARNET was carrying radioactive material,chemicals,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GARNET?

The GARNET had a tonnage of 9416 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARNET?

The GARNET is classified as a motor vessel.

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