An Anne (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
An anne (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 52.311 N,38 44.849 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.871850
  • Longitude: 38.747483
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AN ANNE (PROBABLY)
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Length 152.4 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 145
Sonar Width 35
Orientation 135
Tonnage 9894
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2013

Surveying Details

5.4.83 5.4.83 AGROUND ON ABU FARANISH REEF. (NAVAREA IX 081/83). NCA YET. H2777/69 7.4.83 H2777/69 7.4.83 LYING HEADING APPROX 145DEGS, WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT AND BACK BROKEN ON ABU FARAMISH REEF. AFTER SECTION SUBMERGED TO FUNNEL TOP. FOR'D SECTION ON REEF WITH DECK AWASH. (LL, 7.3.83). INS AS ST. - NM 1127/83. HH479/350/01 22.5.91 HH479/350/01 22.5.91 AMEND TO ST PA ON 2659. BR STD. HH480/430/01 24.9.92 HH480/430/01 24.9.92 'ANN ANN' WK SHOWN IN 215318N, 384445E ON DIVING CHARTLET. (CAPT. W VICTOR ORGAN). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 29.1.10 SEP 2010/000016333 29.1.10 NM ACTION TO AMEND TO ST PA. - NM BLOCK 1948/10. 1.4.10 SEP 2010/000049196 1.4.10 WK LOCATED IN 2152.3105N, 3844.8490E [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 7.92MTRS. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS APPROX. LIES NW/SE. WK LIES BETWEEN 2152.3205N, 3844.8308E AND 2152.2682N, 3844.8872. CONSIDERED TO BE CHARTED ST CLOSE S. (FUGRO OSEA, LIDAR SURVEY, HN DTD 27.3.10). NO EVIDENCE OF CHARTED ST ON SUPPLIED LIDAR DTM. DELETE ST, INS WK 7.9MTRS. - NM 2163/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY LITHGOWS, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PLANET SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE AQUABA FOR KARACHI. RAN AGROUND ON ABU FARNISH REEF, ABOUT 35M N OF JEDDAH. LATER BROKE IN TWO. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AN ANNE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 21 52.311 N,38 44.849 E.

How deep is the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AN ANNE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 21 52.311 N,38 44.849 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AN ANNE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) sink?

The AN ANNE (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 20, 1983.

When was the wreck of the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AN ANNE (PROBABLY) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the AN ANNE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AN ANNE (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the AN ANNE (PROBABLY)?

The AN ANNE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 9894 tons.

What type of wreck is the AN ANNE (PROBABLY)?

The AN ANNE (PROBABLY) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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