Barcelona (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Barcelona (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 53 N,56 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.883333
  • Longitude: 56.400000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARCELONA (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag ES
Length 334.1 m
Width 51.2 m
Draught 19.8
Tonnage 122770
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2000

Surveying Details

H3569/84 26.9.88 AGROUND AT LARAK ISLAND AND BELIEVED WILL PROVE V DIFFICULT TO BREAK FOR SCRAP. (LL 13.9.88). NCA YET, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH498/352/01 20.9.89 STILL AGROUND AT LARAK ISLAND. NEGOTIATION IN HAND FOR PERMISSION TO SCRAP - PREFERABLY OUTSIDE IRAN. (LL 7.9.89). NCA. HH498/352/01 26.2.90 FORE PART OF VESSEL TOWED FROM LARAK ISLAND TO GADANI BEACH, KARACHI, FOR BREAKING. STERN SECTION TO BE TOWED TO ALANG TO BE BROKEN UP. (LL 2 & 19.1.90). 23.5.90 STERN SECTION, WEIGHING SOME 12,000 TONS, BEING DISMANTLED AND SCRAPPED IN SITU. (WIJSMULLER BULLETIN, ISSUE 28, REC'D 23.5.90).

Circumstances of loss

15.5.88 BOMBED AND SET ON FIRE BY IRAQI AIRCRAFT. (LL 15.5.88). BEACHED BY BOW TO PREVENT HER SINKING. (LL 18.5.88).

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FAQ

Where is the BARCELONA (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The BARCELONA (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 26 53 N,56 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BARCELONA (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the BARCELONA (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BARCELONA (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the BARCELONA (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the BARCELONA (AFTER PART) belong to?

The BARCELONA (AFTER PART) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the BARCELONA (AFTER PART) carrying?

The BARCELONA (AFTER PART) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the BARCELONA (AFTER PART)?

The BARCELONA (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 122770 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARCELONA (AFTER PART)?

The BARCELONA (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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