Gemini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Gemini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 11 N,33 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.183333
  • Longitude: 33.383333
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEMINI
Type barge
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2007

Surveying Details

18.11.74 SANK 6.5M OFF RAS SHUKHEIR HBR, IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. ROLLED OVER DURING SALVAGE OPS AND IS ALMOST UPSIDE DOWN. (LLOYDS VOL.218) POSN 281100N, 332300E FOR FILING ONLY. 10.11.75 SALVAGE CONTACT FOR CLEARING BARGE GRANTED. (LL, 10.11.75) NCA. 22.3.76 DRILLING BARGE SALVED, AND DELIVERED TO SHIPYARD AT HENDRIK IDO AMBACHT, ON 4.3.76. AMENDED TO LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1972, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OFFSHORE COMPANY & UNDER CONTRACT TO AMOCO OIL CO. ONE LEG DAMAGED WHILE DRILLING 7M FROM RAMADAN FIELD, POSSIBLY DUE TO SEABED CAVING. ROLLED OVER DURING SALVAGE OPERATIONS DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER, ALL LEGS DAMAGED. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS AND REMOVED AND SUBSEQUENTLY BROKEN UP. 18 LIVES LOST. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 28 11 N,33 23 E
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FAQ

Where is the GEMINI wreck located?

The GEMINI wreck is located at coordinates 28 11 N,33 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEMINI?

The seabed around the GEMINI lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the GEMINI sink?

The GEMINI sank on Oct 11, 1974.

When was the wreck of the GEMINI discovered?

The wreck of the GEMINI was discovered in 1974.

What country did the GEMINI belong to?

The GEMINI belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the GEMINI?

The GEMINI is classified as a barge.

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