Gex One Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Gex one Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 28.342 N,53 8.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.472367
  • Longitude: 53.138883
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEX ONE
Type Platform
Flag PA
Tonnage 1795
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 1994

Surveying Details

HH498/350/01 3.3.89 HH498/350/01 3.3.89 SUNK AND UPSIDE DOWN IN ABU AL BUKHOOSH OIL FIELD. REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN ON CHARTER TO UAE NAVY AND TO HAVE BEEN ARMED WITH SEA-TO-AIR MISSILES. LIES IN 120FT OF WATER. (LL, 27.1.89). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH498/350/01 7.12.89 HH498/350/01 7.12.89 REMAINS UPSIDE DOWN IN ABU AL BUKHOOSH FIELD. (LL, 29.11.89). HH498/350/01 11.1.90 HH498/350/01 11.1.90 STILL SUNK IN 252814.5N, 530817E. THREE OF THE BARGE LEGS PROTRUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL. (MENAS, TELEX 19.12.89). INS AS ST. - NM 320/90. HH488/190/01 22.6.94 HH488/190/01 22.6.94 WRECKAGE FULLY RECOVERED. (FAX, TOTAL, ABU DHABI DTD 9.6.94).

Circumstances of loss

27.1.89 CAPSIZED DUE TO WATER INGRESS INTO HULL. LATER SANK. (LL, 27.1.89).

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FAQ

Where is the GEX ONE wreck located?

The GEX ONE wreck is located at coordinates 25 28.342 N,53 8.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEX ONE?

The seabed around the GEX ONE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GEX ONE sink?

The GEX ONE sank on Jan 24, 1989.

When was the wreck of the GEX ONE discovered?

The wreck of the GEX ONE was discovered in 1989.

What country did the GEX ONE belong to?

The GEX ONE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the GEX ONE?

The GEX ONE had a tonnage of 1795 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEX ONE?

The GEX ONE is classified as a platform.

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