Galali Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Galali Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 9.69 N,50 39.999 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.161500
  • Longitude: 50.666650
Wreck Depth 1.3 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALALI
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CONL BUOY
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2024

Surveying Details

H7851/68 27.11.69 WK IN 260940N, 504002E, OR 300DEG, 2000FT FROM SOUTH RANGE LT BN. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY RW CAN BUOY, Q R. BOTH WK & BUOY PRESUMED TO BE TEMPORARY. (MENAS NM 124/69). NCA. H3986/81 21.8.81 WK OF VESSEL GALALI HAS LEAST DEPTH OF 2.3MTRS IN 260935N, 503957E [NHNR]. (DECCA SURVEY OVERSEAS LTD, BAHRAIN [K8693/1-4] & TELEX 15.8.81). INS WK 2.3MTRS. - NM 2106/81. 29.10.84 SHOWN AS WK 2.3MTRS IN 260939.8N, 504001E [AIN] ON BAHRAIN 1501. NCA. HH498/351/01 3.3.89 LEAST DEPTH NOW 1.3MTRS. (BAHRAIN NM 11/89). - NM 966/89. HH490/400/02 19.10.92 POSN GIVEN AS 260941.4N, 503959.2E. (US NM 62453/40/92). NCA. 20.11.02 SHOWN AS DANGER CIRCLE, 1.3MTRS [NO WK LEGEND] ON BAHRAIN 1501 & 6501 [INT 7254] [SEP '00 EDN, CORRECT TO MAR'02, ADOPTION]. TO BE QUERIED WITH BAHRAIN BY CHART ADOPTION TEAM. NCA YET. NC 3738. 1.9.03 SHOWN IN 2609.71N, 5039.99E ON US 62453 [4TH EDN, MAR'03]. NCA AWAIT CONFIRMATION FROM BAHRAIN. SEP 2008/000099377 & SEP 2008/000101066 30.12.08 G CONL BUOY SURROUNDED BY A DANGER CIRCLE SHOWN IN 2609.693N, 5040.010E [WGD] ON BAHRAIN 1503 [APR '08 EDN]. TO BE CHECKED BY M/B, BUT DEPICTION ON 1501 MAY BE CONSTRAINED BY AVAILABLE SPACE. (OLE GRAVGRAARD, HEAD OF MARINE SURVEY BAHRAIN, EMAIL DTD 23.12.08). TO BE RETAINED AS WK 1.3MTRS WITH BUOY ON NC 3734.

Circumstances of loss

17.5.69 CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO AN ENGINE ROOM EXPLOSION 17.5.69. WAS TOWED TO SITRA ANCHORAGE WHERE SHE SANK 4.10.69.

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FAQ

Where is the GALALI wreck located?

The GALALI wreck is located at coordinates 26 9.69 N,50 39.999 E.

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

The GALALI lies at a depth of about 1.3 meters and is located at coordinates 26 9.69 N,50 39.999 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GALALI?

The seabed around the GALALI lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the GALALI sink?

The GALALI sank on Oct 4, 1969.

When was the wreck of the GALALI discovered?

The wreck of the GALALI was discovered in 1969.

What type of wreck is the GALALI?

The GALALI is classified as a tug.

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