Gaza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Gaza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 8.14 N,47 54.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.135667
  • Longitude: 47.906833
Wreck Depth -0.5 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAZA
Type dredger
Flag IQ
Length 82 m
Width 14.8 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 14.8
Orientation 186
Tonnage 2301
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2010

Surveying Details

HH494/815/04 26.4.03 HH494/815/04 26.4.03 WK 1.6MTRS IN 3008.125N, 4754.390E [WGD]. (SEE FILED INFORMATION). NE 1238. HH495/400/03 15.5.03 HH495/400/03 15.5.03 WORKBOAT STRUCK WK/OBSTN IN 3008.136N, 4754.387E, LEAST DEPTH 1.6MTRS [MLWS]. (RFA SIR GALAHAD, SIGNAL DTD 8.4.03). NFA. 22.9.04 22.9.04 WK LOCATED IN 3008.133N, 4754.401E [WGD]. DRIES 0.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14.8MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 14.8MTRS. LIES 186 DEGS. (USNOO SURVEY DTD 18.8.03 TO 10.12.03 [M4126]). AMEND ST DRIES 0.5MTRS. BR STD. 19.8.05 19.8.05 INCORRECTLY SHOWN AS DW ON US 62437 [11TH EDN APR'05]. NCA. 30.3.09 SEP 2009/000021844 30.3.09 WK OF GAZA LIES IN 3008.140N, 4754.410E [WGD]. (CAPT SAMIR, IRAQUI PORTS AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 22.3.0-9). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 8.2.10 SEP 2010/000019076 8.2.10 WK LIFTED. (CAPT SAMIR, IRAQUI PORTS AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 2.2.10). DELETE. - NM 2535/10.

Circumstances of loss

3.3.1991 BUILT IN 1980 BY ORENSTEIN & KOPPEL AG, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ (STATE ORGANISATION OF IRAQI PORTS). WAS REPORTED ON 3.3.1991 TO HAVE BEEN SUNK DURING HOSTILITIES NEAR KHOR AL ZUBAIR, FOLLOWING IRAQI INVASION OF KUWAIT IN AUG'90. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GAZA wreck located?

The GAZA wreck is located at coordinates 30 8.14 N,47 54.41 E.

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

The GAZA lies at a depth of about -0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 30 8.14 N,47 54.41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAZA?

The seabed around the GAZA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GAZA discovered?

The wreck of the GAZA was discovered in 2003.

What country did the GAZA belong to?

The GAZA belonged to IQ.

What was the tonnage of the GAZA?

The GAZA had a tonnage of 2301 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAZA?

The GAZA is classified as a dredger.

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