Al Yemen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Al yemen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 48.255 N,45 0.245 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.804250
  • Longitude: 45.004083
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL YEMEN
Type Float/Floating Structure
Length 129 m
Width 39 m
Orientation 75
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019
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Surveying Details

10.4.06 FLOATING DOCK SHOWN CENTRED ON 1248.254N, 4500.244E [WGD], LENGTH 129MTRS, WIDTH 39MTRS, LYING 075/255 DEGS ON BA 3660 (ADEN INNER HARBOUR) [NE DTD 26.8.99]. LIMITS BOUNDED BY: A, 1248.273N, 4500.270E [WGD]; B, 1248.269N, 4500.277E; C, 1248.259N, 4500.280E; D, 1248.252N, 4500.276E; E, 1248.237N, 4500.220E; F, 1248.241N, 4500.212E; G, 1248.251N, 4500.209E & H, 1248.258N, 4500.214E. HH481/440/04 10.4.06 DOCK OBSERVED AS NO LONGER FLOATING. HAS SUNK TO THE BOTTOM BUT TOPS OF SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. NO PLANS TO REMOVE OR SALVAGE IT. (CAPT ROY FACEY, VIA CB6 EMAIL DTD 7.4.06). AMEND FLOATING DOCK TO STF (SEE CHART FOR DEPICTION), LENGTH 129MTRS, WIDTH 39MTRS, LYING 075/255 DEGS, CENTRED ON 1248.254N, 4500.244E. - NM BLOCK 2831/06. SEP 2006/000395645 10.11.06 SANK 2001. HAS WK OF EUROPEAN FERRY INSIDE IT. ORIGINAL LIFTING CAPACITY 4500 TONS. ORIGINAL SIZE LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS, DEPTH 12MTRS. (R FACEY, EMAIL DTD 4.11.06). NCA. SEP 2013/000101297 14.5.13 SHOWN CENTRED ON 1248.261N, 4500.290E [WGD] ON PG2883 [1:25,000, IMAGERY DTD 2011 & 2012]. AMEND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DUE TO HOLED BUOYANCY TANKS. REFLOATED BUT AGAIN SANK.

General Comments

SEE IMAGES FOR PHOTS, WK OF FERRY SUNK IN DOCK

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 48.255 N,45 0.245 E
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FAQ

Where is the AL YEMEN wreck located?

The AL YEMEN wreck is located at coordinates 12 48.255 N,45 0.245 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL YEMEN?

The seabed around the AL YEMEN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AL YEMEN discovered?

The wreck of the AL YEMEN was discovered in 2006.

What type of wreck is the AL YEMEN?

The AL YEMEN is classified as a float/floating structure.

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