Anchor Wreck 78010

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 20.5 N,32 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.341667
  • Longitude: 32.383333
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Anchor
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.3.76 ANCHOR & 9 SHACKLES OF CABLE LOST S OF FAIRWAY BUOY, PORT SAID. (LL, 1.3.76). NCA, POSN 312030N, 322300E FOR FILING ONLY. 17.2.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN PLOTS IN MAINTAINED AREA. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON BA CHARTS SHOWS AREA SURVEYED BY PORT SAID PORT AUTHORITY IN 2002. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

24.2.76 STARBOARD ANCHOR & 9 SHACKLES OF CABLE LOST BY MV MARE SOMALO WHILE PROCEEDING TO PORT SAID PILOTAGE AREA ON 24.2.76 AFTER ENTANGLING DROPPED ANCHOR OF ANOTHER VESSEL. (LL, 1.3.76).

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