Shark Barge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shark barge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 25.55 N,50 45.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.425833
  • Longitude: 50.764850
Wreck Depth 8.7 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Shark Barge
Type barge
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 3
Orientation 25
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3773/55 28.9.77 SWEPT BY OROPESA ON 19.1.56. CLEAR AT 24, FOUL AT 29FT IN 262530N, 504547E. (HMS OWEN, ROS DTD 11.5.56). NHNR POSN: 262524N, 504551E. INS AS WK 4FMS 5FT. BR STD. 20.7.71 AMEND TO WK 7.9MTRS IN 262528N, 504552E. NC 2886. 28.9.77 AMEND TO SW 7.3MTRS IN 262524N, 504551E [NHNR]. NC 3798. HH498/351/01 3.3.89 WK LOCATED IN 262533N, 504556E [AIN]. BARGE, LENGTH 10MTRS, BEAM 3MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 6.5MTRS. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL 2.2.89). AMEND TO WK 6.5MTRS IN 265228N, 504552E [NAH]. - NM 966/89. HH090/479/01 5.6.89 EXAM'D 31.1.89. IDENTIFIED AS UPTURNED FLAT-BOTTOMED BARGE, HEAVILY ENCRUSTED. LEAST DEPTH 6.5MTRS OBTAINED BY DIVER. LIES 025/205 DEG. (HMS HERALD, 9.2.89). NFA. 10.3.92 WGD POSN: 262534N, 504555.5E. HH490/400/06 15.4.05 NOW WK 9.3MTRS IN 2625.55N, 5045.89E [WGD]. (BAHRAIN CHART CORRECTION 7/05). BR STD. H45006 - SEP 2009000126089 3.11.09 SHOWN ON BAHRAIN ENC BH45006A. NM ACTION TO INSERT ON BA SMALLER SCALES. - NM 6216/09.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2022

General Comments

INTACT & UPTURNED, UK NM 2128/23

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FAQ

Where is the Shark Barge wreck located?

The Shark Barge wreck is located at coordinates 26 25.55 N,50 45.891 E.

How deep is the Shark Barge and where exactly is it located?

The Shark Barge lies at a depth of about 8.7 meters and is located at coordinates 26 25.55 N,50 45.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Shark Barge?

The seabed around the Shark Barge lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Shark Barge discovered?

The wreck of the Shark Barge was discovered in 1956.

What type of wreck is the Shark Barge?

The Shark Barge is classified as a barge.

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