Meteorite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Meteorite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 23.05 N,8 20.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.384167
  • Longitude: 8.347217
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name METEORITE
Type barge
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1974
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2994/71 24.5.74 H2994/71 24.5.74 OIL RIG SUNK IN 042303N, 082050E WITH CONSIDERABLE SECTIONS PROJECTING UP TO 100FT ABOVE WATER. (NPA NM 46/74). INS 'SUNKEN OIL RIG'. - NM 100/74. H2994/74 8.8.74 H2994/74 8.8.74 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S, LAID 200FT E OF WK. (NPA NM 72/74). - NM 1632/74. 6.12.76 6.12.76 AMEND TO DW MASTS. RETAIN BUOY. (CHART BRANCH). BR STD. 14.10.77 14.10.77 INS IN 042310N, 082100E [GRADUATION SHIFT]. NE 1357. 5.8.94 5.8.94 SHOWN AS DW MASTS WITH G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE E. NE 3433. HH440/180/13 17.2.03 HH440/180/13 17.2.03 WK AND BUOY NO LONGER EXIST. (MARINE SUPERINTENDENT, ANTAN TERMINAL, EMAIL DTD 28.1.04). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 12.7.05 12.7.05 STILL SHOWN AS DW MAST WITH BUOY ON BA 3433 [AUG '94 EDN]. HH440/450/02 12.7.05 HH440/450/02 12.7.05 WK IN 0423.050N, 0820.833E [WGD] STILL EXISTS BUT IS ACTUALLY AN UPTURNED, 3-LEGGED, JACK-UP BARGE. LEGS ARE APPROX 14MTRS HIGH OUT OF THE WATER AND ARE APPROX 80CM DIAMETER. THERE IS NO LONGER A BUOY TO THE E AND THE WK IS UNLIT, (T MAHONEY, MARINE SUPERINTENDANT, ADDAX PETROLEUM, ANTAN TERMINAL, E-MAIL DTD 5.7.05). AMEND LIVE, AMEND TO ST, DELETE BUOY. - NM 3750/05.
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

HIT GAS POCKET WHILE DRILLING AND COLLAPSED. (LL).

General Comments

3 LEGGED, JACK UP RIG, ONLY LEGS VISIBLE, LEGS 14MTRS HIGH

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FAQ

Where is the METEORITE wreck located?

The METEORITE wreck is located at coordinates 4 23.05 N,8 20.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the METEORITE?

The seabed around the METEORITE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the METEORITE sink?

The METEORITE sank on Apr 22, 1974.

When was the wreck of the METEORITE discovered?

The wreck of the METEORITE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the METEORITE belong to?

The METEORITE belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the METEORITE?

The METEORITE is classified as a barge.

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