Shargi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shargi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 23.44 N,52 21.993 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.390667
  • Longitude: 52.366550
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHARGI
Type drill vessel/rig
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers S CARD LT BUOY, VQ(6) + LFL.10S 1C SOUTH, 'SHARGI', AIS
Surveying Details H396/56 23.12.57 H396/56 23.12.57 PLATFORM (DESTROYED) IN 252310N, 522200E. (SHELL TANKERS & USNM 5823/57). - NM 2996/57. 23.4.63 23.4.63 NOW CHARTED AS OIL RIG (ABANDONED) (240FT). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 3950. H2026/67 5.6.68 H2026/67 5.6.68 OIL RIG (ABANDONED). HEIGHT 70FT. (HMS VIDAL, SURVEY K5144/41J). NC 3707. H2026/67 16.7.74 H2026/67 16.7.74 G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S 'SHARGI WRECK' LAID 3C S IN 252312N, 522154E. (MENAS NM 72/74). - NM 1447/74. H4033/75 4.11.75 H4033/75 4.11.75 REPD AS HAVING 'SUNK'. (HN 2/75 DTD 11.9.75, CAPT WELCH). NCA YET, AWAIT REPLY TO ENQUIRY TO MENAS. H4033/75 19.11.75 H4033/75 19.11.75 DEPTH OVER ABANDONED OIL RIG LESS THAN 10FT BUT NOT POSITIVELY KNOWN. (MENAS LTR 75/135B DTD 15.11.75). CHART AS DW. - NM 2381/75. H1273/75 15.11.76 H1273/75 15.11.76 LEAST DEPTH STATED TO BE 2.1MTRS. (MENAS NM 134/76). - NM 2386/76. H3602/72 2.3.77 H3602/72 2.3.77 POSN GIVEN AS 252333N, 522155E. (SHELL LTR DTD 19.9.73). NC 3952. H3602/72 24.10.77 H3602/72 24.10.77 THIS WRECK, OR PART OF IT, HAS MOVED S TO 252312N, 522154E, WITH WK BUOY NOW 1C S OF THIS POSN. (MENAS NM 120/77). NC 3953. H4399/79 2.9.81 H4399/79 2.9.81 NOW MARKED BY S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ(6)+LFL.10S 'SHARGI WRECK' IN 252312N, 522154E. (MENAS NM 30/81). - NM 1918/81. 12.3.92 12.3.92 [WGD] POSN: 252326.4N, 522159.6E. NE 2886. 15.3.13 SEP 2013/000054880 15.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2013
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 23.44 N,52 21.993 E
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FAQ

Where is the SHARGI wreck located?

The SHARGI wreck is located at coordinates 25 23.44 N,52 21.993 E.

How deep is the SHARGI and where exactly is it located?

The SHARGI lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 25 23.44 N,52 21.993 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHARGI?

The seabed around the SHARGI lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SHARGI discovered?

The wreck of the SHARGI was discovered in 1957.

What type of wreck is the SHARGI?

The SHARGI is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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