Caisson Wreck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Caisson wreck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 24.4 N,50 52.502 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.406667
  • Longitude: 50.875033
Wreck Depth 8.1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Caisson Wreck
Type Caisson
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Markers S CARD, 'CAISSON WK', Q(6)+LFL.15S, AIS
Surveying Details H5888/61 19.2.62 CAISSON OF SHAH ALLAH LT BN SUNK IN 262506N, 523000E. (CINC FES). - TNM. H6519/59 27.11.62 DW IN 264636N, 505218E WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CLOSE W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 2307(T)/62. H6519/59 16.4.63 DANGEROUS SUBMERGED OBSTN, MARKED BY LT BUOY, IN 262436N, 505222E. (PERSIAN GULF LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE, NM 93/62). INS AS WK 4FMS 3FT WITH BUOY. - NM 756/63. H6519/59 16.4.63 WK, LEAST DEPTH 4FMS 3FT, IN 262435N, 505222E. G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CLOSE W. (HMS JUFAIR, BAHRAIN). H1495/63 3.12.63 POSN AMENDED TO 262420N, 505235E. LEAST DEPTH NOW 4FMS 4FT. BUOY SAME. (PGLS NM 104/63). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN WITH BUOY. - NM 2459/63. H1495/63 22.9.69 LOCATED & SWEPT. MODERATE SONAR CONTACT. NO E/S DEPTH BUT HEAVY FOULS. CLEAR AT 28, FOUL AT 31 IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. WK BUOY FIXED AT 045DEG, 2.1C, OR 1360FT FROM OBSTN. (HMS VIDAL, HI 10/68). H] 17.9.81 SHOWN AS WK SW 8.5MTRS 'CAISSON WK' IN 26217N, 505231E [NAH] WITH S CARD, Q(6)+LFL.15S, CLOSE SE ON NC 3798. 10.3.92 [WGD] POSN: 262423N, 505234.5E. 20.11.02 SHOWN IN 2624.452N, 5052.538E [WGD] ON BAHRAIN 6501 [INT 7254] [SEP'00 EDN, CORRECT TO MAR'02, ADOPTION]. NC 3738. HH490/400/06 15.4.05 NOW WK 8.1MTRS IN 2624.40N, 5052.50E [WGD]. (BAHRAIN CHART COR'N 7/05). BR STD. SEP 2013/0000544880 15.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).
Last Amended Date May 4, 2022
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FAQ

Where is the Caisson Wreck wreck located?

The Caisson Wreck wreck is located at coordinates 26 24.4 N,50 52.502 E.

How deep is the Caisson Wreck and where exactly is it located?

The Caisson Wreck lies at a depth of about 8.1 meters and is located at coordinates 26 24.4 N,50 52.502 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Caisson Wreck?

The seabed around the Caisson Wreck lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Caisson Wreck discovered?

The wreck of the Caisson Wreck was discovered in 1962.

What type of wreck is the Caisson Wreck?

The Caisson Wreck is classified as a caisson.

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