Offshore Mariner & Two Other Barges Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Offshore mariner & two other barges Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
20 20 N,66 16 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | OFFSHORE MARINER & TWO OTHER BARGES |
| Type | barge |
| Flag | SG |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 17, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 8.9.75 LOSS OF BARGES DISCOVERED IN ESTIMATED POSN 202000N 661600E, SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (LLOYDS 221). PLOTS IN >2000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 3, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
BARGE OFFSHORE MARINER CARRYING TWO SMALL BARGES, ENG TOU NO.3 & HIAP SOON NO.36 LOST WHILST UNDER TOW OF TUG BADANG DUA, EN-ROUTE FROM W COAST INDIA ACROSS ARABIAN SEA TO MOUTH OF PERSIAN GULF.