Colona Iv (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Colona iv (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
27 20.4 N,33 54.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.340000
  • Longitude: 33.915550
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLONA IV (POSSIBLY)
Type Dive Support Craft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.6.94 VESSEL 'GULF FLEET NO 31' REPORTED TO BE IN 272018N, 335454E. (C GERIGK, TELECON DTD 23.6.94). NE 2375. HH476/410/05 15.3.95 REPORT THAT VESSEL 'GULF FLEET NO 31' SANK IN 272018N, 335454E NOW DISCOUNTED AND DETAILS OF PLA NM 12/88 RE-CONFIRMED. SEE WK NO. [107801978]. (PLA FAX DTD 14.3.95) RETAIN NDW PA IN 272018N, 335454E AS UNKNOWN. NE 2375. 7.5.97 NOW CHARTED IN 272024N, 335456E [WGD]. NC 2375. 2.11.98 MV COLONA IV, USED AS A LIVEABOARD DIVE BOAT, SANK OUTSIDE HURGHADA IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS AFTER HITTING REEF IN SEVERE STORM. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV '98 & MAJOR NED MIDDLETON)
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER HITTING REEF OUTSIDE HURGHADA DURING SEVERE STORM. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'98)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 20.4 N,33 54.933 E
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FAQ

Where is the COLONA IV (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COLONA IV (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 27 20.4 N,33 54.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLONA IV (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COLONA IV (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the COLONA IV (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COLONA IV (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What type of wreck is the COLONA IV (POSSIBLY)?

The COLONA IV (POSSIBLY) is classified as a dive support craft.