Beauty Judy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Beauty judy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 16.333 N,55 17.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.272217
  • Longitude: 55.286117
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEAUTY JUDY
Type landing craft
Flag PA
Tonnage 1017
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.3.75 11.3.75 DRAGGED ANCHOR & BEACHED ON PORT RASHID BREAKWATER, BEING HEAVILY POUNDED. NO CARGO ON BOARD. (LLOYDS VOL.219) NCA, POSN 251624N, 551712E FOR FILING ONLY. 27.3.75 27.3.75 VESSEL NOW LYING AGROUND ON AND BREACHING BREAKWATER, PORT SIDE TO AND LISTING 20DEGS TO STARBOARD. HEAVY BOTTOM DAMAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.219) H1918/61 8.12.75 H1918/61 8.12.75 ST IN 251624N, 551710E. (HAMBURG NM 3782/75) BR STD. 19.12.75 19.12.75 SHOWN IN 251620N, 551711E [DATUM SHIFT]. NC 3714. H1918/61 21.1.76 H1918/61 21.1.76 REPORTED STILL ON LEE BREAKWATER, PORT RASHID, DUBAI. NO HAZARD TO SHIPPING & ARRANGEMENTS IN HAND TO REMOVE. (MENAS LTR DTD 13.1.76) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 30.3.76 30.3.76 NEGOTIATIONS REPORTED FOR WK TO BE SALVAGED BY 2 MAGNUS FLOATING CRANES. (LL, 27.3.76) 23.8.76 23.8.76 BEING BROKEN UP AND PARTS DISPOSED OF AT SEA. WORK DUE TO BE COMPLETED ABOUT MID-AUGUST. (LL, 18.8.76) 7.9.76 7.9.76 LIFTED FROM THE WATER IN SECTIONS BY FLOATING CRANE. PARTS WILL BE TAKEN AWAY AND DUMPED. (LL, 3.9.76) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944 IN GLASGOW, DRAGGED ANCHOR IN HEAVY WEATHER AND GROUNDED ON BREAKWATER AT PORT RASHID, DUBAI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROBERTO MARITIME S.A.S,, VESSEL WAS DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 16.333 N,55 17.167 E
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FAQ

Where is the BEAUTY JUDY wreck located?

The BEAUTY JUDY wreck is located at coordinates 25 16.333 N,55 17.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BEAUTY JUDY?

The seabed around the BEAUTY JUDY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BEAUTY JUDY sink?

The BEAUTY JUDY sank on Mar 9, 1975.

When was the wreck of the BEAUTY JUDY discovered?

The wreck of the BEAUTY JUDY was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BEAUTY JUDY belong to?

The BEAUTY JUDY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BEAUTY JUDY carrying?

The BEAUTY JUDY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BEAUTY JUDY?

The BEAUTY JUDY had a tonnage of 1017 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEAUTY JUDY?

The BEAUTY JUDY is classified as a landing craft.

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