Barge Wreck 26453
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
6 56.698 N,73 12.875 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | barge |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 2006 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | 28.9.10 WRECKED STEEL BARGE LOCATED IN 0656.698N, 7312.875E [WGD] DURING EXERCISE CATALINA QUEST FEB-MAR 2006. ONLY RIBS AND KEEL REMAIN. FULL ACCOUNT OF DIVE EXPEDITION AND PHOTOS: HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DAVIDBARRYBALL. (DAVID BALL, E-MAIL 24.9.10) NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 28, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
ABANDONED RAF BARGE USED TO MOVE AMMUNITION AND STORES OUT TO AIRCRAFT AT NO.30 ADVANCED FLYING BOAT BASE AT KELAA ISLAND, N THILADHUNMATHEE ATOLL, MALDIVES. FULL ACCOUNT OF DIVE EXPEDITION REPORT: HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DAVIDBARRYBALL. (DAVID BALL)
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6 56.698 N,73 12.875 E
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Nearby Wrecks:
- Aj160 (Starboard Wing) Wreck 815.1 M
- Aj160 (Port Wing) Wreck 1147.4 M
- Aj160 (Main Section) Wreck 2634.9 M
- Kaptanpantelis Wreck 7977.1 M
- Oceano Wreck 47690.9 M
General Comments
ONLY RIBS & KEEL REMAIN