Other Wreck 6971

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 9.595 N,9 48.657 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.159917
  • Longitude: 9.810950
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 30
Orientation 108
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 37 9.595 N, 9 48.657 E near the coast of Tunisia. This underwater obstruction, measuring 60 meters in length and 30 meters in width, is oriented along a 108/288 degree axis. Originally documented as a welded steel structure, the wreck is well broken and lies on the seabed. The site has been confirmed in official hydrographic records including BA 1569. This maritime hazard is a significant point of interest for nautical charting and remains a verified underwater obstruction in Tunisian coastal waters.

Surveying Details

23.8.99 STF, LYING 108/288DEGS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, BOWS ESE SHOWN IN 3709.592N, 0948.667E [WGD] ON US 52183 [9TH EDN APR'99]. CHART IN 3709.662N, 0948.715E [UND]. NE 1569. 27.4.12 SHOWN CENTRED ON 3709.595N, 0948.657E [WGD] ON BA 1569 [EDN 2 DTD 18.2.10]. SEP 2013/000061432 22.4.12 NOT SHOWN ON TUNISIAN 1505 [2011 EDN, 1:15,000].

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