Blue Fish Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blue fish Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 45.6 N,33 13.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.760000
  • Longitude: 33.226667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE FISH
Type supply vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 38
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.5.77 REPD SUNK AT JETTY AT NEZAZAT, GULF OF SUEZ. LYING IN 3-4MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 11.5.77) POSN 284700N, 331300E FOR FILING ONLY. 26.5.77 SANK AT NEZAZAT, 8KM S OF ABU RUDEIS ON S SIDE OF JETTY. WATER DEPTH 10FT. VESSEL'S DECK ABOUT 1FT BELOW SURFACE, UPPERWORKS SHOWING, HATCH COVERS MISSING. (LL, 26.5.77) NCA. 31.8.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. STATED IN LLOYDS TO LIE 0.5MTR OFF S SIDE OF JETTY. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 2845.6N, 3313.6E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2002

Circumstances of loss

11.5.77 SUNK IN HEAVY WEATHER WHILE AT JETTY AT NEZAZAT, GULF OF SUEZ. (LL, 11.5.77)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 28 45.6 N,33 13.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the BLUE FISH wreck located?

The BLUE FISH wreck is located at coordinates 28 45.6 N,33 13.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE FISH?

The seabed around the BLUE FISH lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BLUE FISH sink?

The BLUE FISH sank on May 6, 1977.

When was the wreck of the BLUE FISH discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE FISH was discovered in 1977.

What country did the BLUE FISH belong to?

The BLUE FISH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE FISH?

The BLUE FISH had a tonnage of 38 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE FISH?

The BLUE FISH is classified as a supply vessel.

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