Nizar 454 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nizar 454 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 6.416 N,10 39.796 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.106933
  • Longitude: 10.663267
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIZAR 454
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The NIZAR 454 is an underwater wreck located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia, near the Gulf of Gabès, at coordinates 34° 6.416' N, 10° 39.796' E. First reported sunk in November 1991, the site was initially charted as a dangerous wreck with an approximate position. Hydrographic survey updates from January 1992 confirmed the submerged wreck lies covered by more than 20 meters of water. Official UK Hydrographic Office charting records confirmed its position at coordinates 34° 6.416' N, 10° 39.796' E (WGS84) on British Admiralty Chart BA 9, identifying this submerged obstruction as a navigation risk in the area.

Surveying Details

HH411/351/01 7.11.91 HH411/351/01 7.11.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 340624N, 103948E. (HYDROLANT 1783/91(52)). CHART AS AS DW PA. - NM 3260/91. HH411/351/01 30.1.92 HH411/351/01 30.1.92 COVERED WITH MORE THAN 20MTRS OF WATER. (BREST NM 91/51/41). NCA. 14.1.03 14.1.03 SHOWN IN 3406.416N, 1039.796E [WGD] ON BA 9 [NC DTD 24.10.86].

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FAQ

Where is the NIZAR 454 wreck located?

The NIZAR 454 wreck is located at coordinates 34 6.416 N,10 39.796 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIZAR 454?

The seabed around the NIZAR 454 lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the NIZAR 454 sink?

The NIZAR 454 sank on Oct 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the NIZAR 454 discovered?

The wreck of the NIZAR 454 was discovered in 1991.

What type of wreck is the NIZAR 454?

The NIZAR 454 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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