Patrol Boat Wreck Ye 18876
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
14 36 N,42 57.2 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | patrol boat |
| Flag | YE |
| Tonnage | 94 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 26, 1979 |
| Original Detection Year | 1979 |
| Last Detection Year | 2012 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 27.3.79 SANK IN 143600N, 425712E IN GEN DEPTH 3-4MTRS. VESSEL INTACT, PARTIALLY ABOVE WATER, 45DEG LIST TO PORT. (LL, 25.3.79). AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2012/000248651 7.12.12 STPD IN 1436.0N, 4257.2E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 49/167/12). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 7, 2012 |
Circumstances of loss
RUSSIAN-BUILT VESSEL BUILT 1973, CAPSIZED & SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER INSIDE RAS MUJAMILA BAY WHILST UNDER TOW OF YEMENI TUG 'ALKATHEEB'. WAS ON PASSAGE FOR DJIBOUTI FOR REPAIR. (LL).
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14 36 N,42 57.2 E
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General Comments
INTACT, PARTIALLY ABOVE WATER