Other Wreck 19878

Field Value
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 55.524 N,13 11.983 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.925400
  • Longitude: 13.199717
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 113
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Obstruction Report for a confirmed wreck located at coordinates 32 55.524 N, 13 11.983 E in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast of Tripoli, Libya. This obstruction, originally identified as a potential vessel but later reclassified as a rectangular pontoon, sits on the seabed with a verified least multibeam depth of 21.19 meters. The structure measures approximately 57 meters in length and 13 meters in width, with a height of 3.3 meters, lying in a 113/293-degree orientation. This site is documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and is marked for maritime navigation safety. Mariners should note the obstruction depth of 21 meters at this position in the Mediterranean coastal waters.

Surveying Details

14.11.12 SEP 2012/000227661 14.11.12 WK 17MTRS IN 3255.52N, 1312.01E [WGD]. (FRENCH NAVY SHIP CEPHEE, VIA SHOM, EMAIL DTD 12.11.12). - NM 5717/12. 25.11.13 25.11.13 LOCATED 25.6.13 IN 3255.524N, 1311.983E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.0 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. RECTANGULAR ITEM. (HMS ECHO, SNT 02_13). PROBABLE PONTOON. AMEND WK 21MTRS. 10.12.13 10.12.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.95MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. LIES 113/293 DEGS. (SDC BATHY, SNT02_13). AMEND OBSTN 20.9MTRS. 17.1.14 17.1.14 DEPTHS TO BE INCREASED BY 0.24MTRS. (TIDAL BRANCH). LEAST M/B DEPTH NOW 21.19MTRS. AMEND OBSTN 21MTRS.

General Comments

RECTANGULAR ITEM, PROBABLY PONTOON

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