Bfc Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bfc ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 4.82 N,47 57.271 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.080333
  • Longitude: 47.954517
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BFC II
Type tanker
Flag LK
Tonnage 4093
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 2006
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.7.06 STRUCK WK OF PALESTINE AND SANK. NAVIGATION TO KHOR AL ZUBAIR NOW AVAILABLE. (LL 25.7.06). POSN 3006.20N, 4756.55E FOR FILING ONLY. HH493/440/05 8.8.06 HH493/440/05 8.8.06 SRI LANKAN VESSEL 'MT/BFC II' REPORTED SUNK IN 3004.734N, 4757.241E [WGD] ON 23.7.06 AFTER HITTING A WRECK IN THE KAZ CHANNEL. VESSEL IS MARKED BY A YELLOW BUOY. (CAPT SAMIR A. ALI, IRAQI PORTS AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 28.7.06) INS AS DW REP (2006) (BUOYED). - NM 3831/06. 30.8.06 30.8.06 RECORD REVIEWED, THIS IS THE SAME WRECK AS THAT IN RECORD [68263]. THIS POSN ASSUMED TO BE CORRECT. 22.3.09 SEP 2009/000021844 BOW OF 'BSC 2' LIES IN 3004.820N, 4757.271E [WGD]. (CAPT SAMIR, IRAQUI PORTS AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 22.3.09). NO MENTION OF BUOYAGE. AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN, DELETE (BUOYED). - NM 2994/09.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972. OUTBOUND FROM BERTH 9, KHOR AL ZUBAIR. STRUCK WK OF PALESTINE [43539], SUSTAINED LARGE CRACK IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

SEE RECORD NO 68263

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FAQ

Where is the BFC II wreck located?

The BFC II wreck is located at coordinates 30 4.82 N,47 57.271 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BFC II?

The seabed around the BFC II lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the BFC II sink?

The BFC II sank on Jul 23, 2006.

When was the wreck of the BFC II discovered?

The wreck of the BFC II was discovered in 2006.

What country did the BFC II belong to?

The BFC II belonged to LK.

What cargo was the BFC II carrying?

The BFC II was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BFC II?

The BFC II had a tonnage of 4093 tons.

What type of wreck is the BFC II?

The BFC II is classified as a tanker.

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