Claudine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Claudine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 27.611 N,54 17.702 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.460183
  • Longitude: 54.295033
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAUDINE
Type tug
Flag BH
Length 27.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 15
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2006

Surveying Details

H2702/85 17.3.87 H2702/85 17.3.87 LOCATED IN 252732N, 541739E USING MICROFIX. WK IS UPRIGHT AND STANDS AN ESTIMATED HT OF 15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SALVAGE MAY BE UNDERTAKEN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (DSV MORAY HARSTAD, OCEANEERING SURVEY, HN 2.3.87). MENAS NM 12/87 ALSO REFERS. INS AS WK USC 19MTRS. - NM 1013/87. H2702/85 19.10.88 H2702/85 19.10.88 NOT YET SALVAGED. (LL, 12.4.88 & 7.10.88). 22.9.93 22.9.93 WGD POSN: 252737.8N, 541743E. NC 3176. 7.6.06 SEP 2006/000369727 7.6.06 DIVED IN 2527.611N, 5417.702E [WGD]. WK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. STANDS 15MTRS HIGH IN 38MTRS. MAST BROKEN AT BASE AND LIES BACK ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE VESSEL. COVERED IN SOFT WHITE CORAL. LIES IN OIL FIELD, ENTRY TO WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY DUBAI PORT CONTROL. (C & T SCHRODER, EMAIL DTD 4.7.06). AMEND WK 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

12.4.88 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BROWN & ROOT PIPE-LAYING BARGE BAR 207. (LL, 12.4.88 & 7.10.88).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, MAST BROKEN OFF

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FAQ

Where is the CLAUDINE wreck located?

The CLAUDINE wreck is located at coordinates 25 27.611 N,54 17.702 E.

How deep is the CLAUDINE and where exactly is it located?

The CLAUDINE lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 25 27.611 N,54 17.702 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAUDINE?

The seabed around the CLAUDINE lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the CLAUDINE sink?

The CLAUDINE sank on Feb 21, 1987.

When was the wreck of the CLAUDINE discovered?

The wreck of the CLAUDINE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the CLAUDINE belong to?

The CLAUDINE belonged to BH.

What was the tonnage of the CLAUDINE?

The CLAUDINE had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAUDINE?

The CLAUDINE is classified as a tug.

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