Global Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Global island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 44 N,46 34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.733333
  • Longitude: 46.566667
Water Depth 3300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLOBAL ISLAND
Type carrier
Tonnage 1998
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.1.05 REPORTED TAKING IN WATER AND HAD A 20 DEG LIST IN 0144.27N, 4634.26E [UND] AT 1100 1.1.05. VESSEL ABANDONED AT 1400. NOT SIGHTED 2.1.05. CREW RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFTS IN 0039.0N, 4442.0E. (LL 4.1.05). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978. PASSAGE MOMBASSA FOR DUBAI. TOOK WATER, LISTED AND PRESUMED SUNK. 5 MEN RECOVERED, TWO MISSING. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 44 N,46 34 E
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FAQ

Where is the GLOBAL ISLAND wreck located?

The GLOBAL ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 1 44 N,46 34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLOBAL ISLAND?

The seabed around the GLOBAL ISLAND lies at approximately 3300 meters deep.

When did the GLOBAL ISLAND sink?

The GLOBAL ISLAND sank on Jan 1, 2005.

When was the wreck of the GLOBAL ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the GLOBAL ISLAND was discovered in 2005.

What was the tonnage of the GLOBAL ISLAND?

The GLOBAL ISLAND had a tonnage of 1998 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLOBAL ISLAND?

The GLOBAL ISLAND is classified as a carrier.