Launch Wreck 77985

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
31 16 N,32 19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.266667
  • Longitude: 32.316667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type launch
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.3.76 LAUNCH SUNK IN PORT SAID HARBOUR. (LLOYDS VOL.223). NCA, POSN 311600N, 321900E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2018

Circumstances of loss

UNMANNED LAUNCH SANK DUE TO AMERICAN SS 'EL TAINO' LAID AGAINST BANK DUE TO HIGH WINDS WHILST MAKING FAST TO MOORING BUOYS. (LLOYDS VOL.223).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 16 N,32 19 E
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