Transocean Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Transocean iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 31.456 N,1 24.335 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.524267
  • Longitude: 1.405583
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 109 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRANSOCEAN III
Type Platform
Flag US
Length 132.6 m
Width 79.2 m
Draught 18.3
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3149/69 3.1.74 H3149/69 3.1.74 SANK IN 593129.5N, 012427.5E. (LL 215). 15.1.74 15.1.74 LT HO VESSEL STANDING BY TO LAY BUOY IF NECESSARY. (NLB, TLX 10.1.74). 20.5.74 20.5.74 LEAST DEPTH 61MTRS. (MR MARS, MOBILOIL & HAMBURG). - NM 99(T)/74. H3149/69 24.6.74 H3149/69 24.6.74 LIES UPSIDE DOWN IN 356FT. LENGTH OF LONGEST LEG IS 146FT. LEAST DEPTH 210FT (64 MTRS) IN 593129.4N, 012426.1E [EUR]. (MR WILKIE, MOBILOIL). INS AS WK 64MTRS. - NM 1303/74. H1271/74 16.9.75 H1271/74 16.9.75 REPORTS RECEIVED INDICATE PLATFORM MAY BE BREAKING UP AND LARGE BUOYANT PIPES DRIFTING AWAY. (DAFS, LM DTD 3.9.75). H3149/69 22.12.78 H3149/69 22.12.78 BUOY MARKING WK, AND WELLHEAD NEARBY, HAS BEEN REMOVED. (NC 1). H1271/83 23.3.83 H1271/83 23.3.83 NDW SHOWN IN 593130N, 012450E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 307 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H4106/87 8.10.87 H4106/87 8.10.87 SHOWN IN 593129.8N, 012428.0E [EUR] ON CONTINGENCY LOCATIONS PLAN FOR MOBIL 9/13A CALM BUOY. (MOBIL N SEA LTD, MNA 10/42/072, 1.6.87). NCA. H4106/87 15.2.89 H4106/87 15.2.89 COPIES OF PLANS GIVING SOME DIMENSIONS OF PLATFORM. WK HAS BEEN FOULED BY FISHING NETS. ANCHORS AND CABLES ARE STILL ATTACHED TO WK. POSN GIVEN AS 593126.8N, 012423.1E [EUR]. (MOBIL N SEA LTD, 9.1.89). HH254/444/01 7.11.91 HH254/444/01 7.11.91 POSN GIVEN AS 593129.5N, 012427.9E [EUR]. (BERYL AREA LAYOUT CHART, AUGUST 1991). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5931.456N, 0124.335E. 30.9.13 SEP 2013/000212091 30.9.13 EXAM'D 2013 IN 5931.488N, 0124.406E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63MTRS. INVERTED WITH ONE LEG STILL ATTACHED WHICH GAVE THE LEAST DEPTH. (M DUNE, APACHE NORTH SEA, EMAIL DTD 25.9.13). AMEND WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

8.1.74 SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING PLATFORM. WAS MOORED ON LOCATION 9/13-4, WHEN LEG NO.4 BROKE AWAY. THE UNIT CAPSIZED, FLOATED FOR A PERIOD, BUT EVENTUALLY SANK UPSIDE DOWN. CREW OF 38 EVACUATED. (LL, 8.1.74).

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FAQ

Where is the TRANSOCEAN III wreck located?

The TRANSOCEAN III wreck is located at coordinates 59 31.456 N,1 24.335 E.

How deep is the TRANSOCEAN III and where exactly is it located?

The TRANSOCEAN III lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 59 31.456 N,1 24.335 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRANSOCEAN III?

The seabed around the TRANSOCEAN III lies at approximately 109 meters deep.

When did the TRANSOCEAN III sink?

The TRANSOCEAN III sank on Jan 1, 1974.

When was the wreck of the TRANSOCEAN III discovered?

The wreck of the TRANSOCEAN III was discovered in 1974.

What country did the TRANSOCEAN III belong to?

The TRANSOCEAN III belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the TRANSOCEAN III?

The TRANSOCEAN III is classified as a platform.

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