Anita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 16.729 N,56 29.043 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.278817
  • Longitude: 56.484050
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANITA
Type supply vessel
Flag AE
Length 47.5 m
Orientation 130
Tonnage 186
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1987
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4339/87 17.8.87 VESSEL SANK IN 251700N, 562800E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.269). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. H4339/87 10.11.87 VESSEL LOCATED IN 251648N, 562853E [WGD] WHILST MINEHUNTING IN ANCHORAGE OFF FUJAYRAH. GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. POSN OBTAINED WHILST NAVIGATING PRECISELY USING A CAAIS COMPUTER SYSTEM, GROUND STABILISED ON A SHORT SCOPE BUOY, PREVIOUSLY FIXED BY VISUAL & RADAR FIXING. (HMS BRECON, HN 22.10.87). AMEND TO WK USC 80MTRS. - NM 3702/87. H2312/72 9.12.87 DEPTH OVER WK APPROX 70MTRS, DETERMINED USING SONAR. ORIENTATED 310/130DEG. RCV USED TO IDENTIFY WK. (CTU 321.1.9, 7.12.87 & HMS BRECON, 9.12.87). AMEND TO WK USC 70MTRS. BR STD. HH488/400/02 26.9.95 NOT FOUND ON SURVEY DOCUMENT 11094. (US DMA DTD 21.9.95). NCA YET. 24.9.08 DIVED, DATE UNKNOWN, IN 2516.729N, 5629.043E [WGD]. LIES COMPLETLY UPRIGHT AND WHEN FIRST DIVED THE RADIO MAST WAS INTACT, BUT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRODED. GEN DEPTH 90MTRS & CLEARANCE ABOVE WK 80MTRS. DIVE NOT CORRECTED FOR TIDES. (W LEEMAN, E-MAILS DTD 23.9.08 & 25.9.08 ). AMEND TO WK 77MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010000003062 11.2.09 AMENDED TO WK 77MTRS ON BA 2888. - NM BLOCK 1055/10.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

HIT A MINE WHILST PROCEEDING TO VESSELS AT ANCHOR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GULF AGENCY CO. 6 LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.269).

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FAQ

Where is the ANITA wreck located?

The ANITA wreck is located at coordinates 25 16.729 N,56 29.043 E.

How deep is the ANITA and where exactly is it located?

The ANITA lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 25 16.729 N,56 29.043 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANITA?

The seabed around the ANITA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ANITA sink?

The ANITA sank on Aug 15, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ANITA discovered?

The wreck of the ANITA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ANITA belong to?

The ANITA belonged to AE.

What was the tonnage of the ANITA?

The ANITA had a tonnage of 186 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANITA?

The ANITA is classified as a supply vessel.

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