Other Wreck 19103

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 9.34 N,9 49.337 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.155667
  • Longitude: 9.822283
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers 3 PILLAR BUOYS AT LIMITS
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2013
Limits

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Obstructions Near Tunisia Mediterranean Sea. This maritime hazard located at coordinates 37 09.34 N, 09 49.337 E consists of an area of underwater obstructions first identified in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia. The site is marked by a series of navigational pillar buoys defining the hazard zone. Hydrographic surveys report a verified least depth of 2.2 meters at the obstruction site. Mariners are advised that while these obstructions are charted on international nautical maps, they may vary on local Tunisian charts. This hazard remains a critical point for navigational safety, characterized by multiple underwater objects within the designated perimeter.

Surveying Details

H3790/58 OBSTNS WITH 3 BLACK BUOYS IN 370910N, 094912E. (PARIS NM 20/18/58). NE 1569. 26.11.86 AREA OF OBSTRUCTIONS SHOWN BETWEEN FOLLOWING POSNS, EACH MARKED WITH BLACK SPHERICAL BUOY: [A] 370925N, 094914E, [B] 370918N, 094927E, [C] 370916.5N, 094912.5E ON FRENCH 6070. SHOWN CENTRED ON 370920N, 094917E [EUR]. NC 1569. 11.2.99 OBP SHOWN BETWEEN FOLLOWING LIMITS, EACH MARKED BY PILLAR BUOY [COLOUR NOT SPECIFIED]: POSNS QUOTED IN WGS'84 [A] 3709.341N, 0949.191E, [B] 3709.225N, 0949.400E, [C] 3709.208N, 0949.166E; LEAST DEPTH 2.2MTRS IN 3709.300N, 0949.208E ON US 52183 [9TH EDN APR'99]. GIVES POSNS [UND]: [A] 3709.410N, 0949.240N, [B] 3709.271N, 0949.217E, [C] 3909.292N, 0949.456E; WITH LEAST DEPTH 2.2MTRS IN 3709.370N, 0949.260E. NE 1569. 27.4.12 SHOWN WITH LIMITS: 3709.341N, 0949.181E [WGD]; 3909.228N, 0949.397E &3709.205N, 0949.159E ON BA 1569 [EDN 2 DTD 18.2.10]. [79182[ (OBSTN 2.2MTRS) LIES WITHIN AREA. SEP 2013/000061432 22.4.12 NOT SHOWN ON TUNISIAN 1505 [2011 EDN, 1:15,000]. AMEND DEAD.

General Comments

See Also: 79108

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

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