Princess 7 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Princess 7 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 19.3 N,51 36.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.321667
  • Longitude: 51.605000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS 7
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 2009
Original Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Princess 7 is located at coordinates 15 19.3 N, 51 36.3 E off the coast of Yemen in the Arabian Sea. This underwater obstruction remains grounded and abandoned at this position following a maritime incident reported in February 2009. The site is charted as a navigational hazard for vessels transiting these waters. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating near these coordinates in the Gulf of Aden region.

Surveying Details

SEP 2009/000014901 2.3.09 GROUNDED AND ABANDONED IN 1519.3N, 5136.3E [?WGD]. (MARIME AFFAIRS AUTHORITY, YEMEN, FAX DTD 27.2.09). INS AS ST. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

7.2.09 CAUGHT FIRE 7.2.09. DRIFTED, GROUNDED AND WAS ABANDONED.

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS 7 wreck located?

The PRINCESS 7 wreck is located at coordinates 15 19.3 N,51 36.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS 7?

The seabed around the PRINCESS 7 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS 7 sink?

The PRINCESS 7 sank on Feb 8, 2009.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS 7 discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS 7 was discovered in 2009.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS 7?

The PRINCESS 7 is classified as a motor vessel.

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