Farah Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Farah ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 56 N,34 39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.933333
  • Longitude: 34.650000
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARAH II
Type ferry
Flag PA
Length 91.1 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 2865
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4493/81 26.3.86 H4493/81 26.3.86 SANK IN 285636N, 343912E IN 120MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 13.3.86). INS AS NDW. NC 3595. H4493/81 19.6.86 H4493/81 19.6.86 WK USC PA 40MTRS IN 285600N, 343900E, 400MTRS OFFSHORE IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. (EGYPTIAN NM 7/86). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

13.3.86 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ALONGSIDE AT NUWEIBA. WAS TOWED AWAY FROM QUAY. FIRE-FIGHTING PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL AND VESSEL EVENTUALLY SANK NEARLY 3 DAYS LATER. (LL, 13.3.86).

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FAQ

Where is the FARAH II wreck located?

The FARAH II wreck is located at coordinates 28 56 N,34 39 E.

How deep is the FARAH II and where exactly is it located?

The FARAH II lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 28 56 N,34 39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FARAH II?

The seabed around the FARAH II lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the FARAH II sink?

The FARAH II sank on Mar 9, 1986.

When was the wreck of the FARAH II discovered?

The wreck of the FARAH II was discovered in 1986.

What country did the FARAH II belong to?

The FARAH II belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the FARAH II?

The FARAH II had a tonnage of 2865 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARAH II?

The FARAH II is classified as a ferry.

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