Global Mariner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Global mariner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 36.767 N,39 29.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.612783
  • Longitude: 39.489167
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLOBAL MARINER
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 140.8 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 8058
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1273/81 15.4.81 H1273/81 15.4.81 BULK CARRIER WENT ASHORE NEAR MASSAWA, BUT WAS REFLOATED. PENDING INSURANCE CLAIM, IS AT ANCHOR, UNMANNED & UNLIT, 105DEG. 0.5M APPROX FROM RAS MUDAR LT HO. (D MARTIN, 29.3.81). NCA. 20.7.84 20.7.84 SOLD. WILL BE DISMANTLED. (LL 20.7.84). SCRAPPED BY LOCAL SHIPBREAKERS. (MSD). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

10.2.79 BUILT IN 1958 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERCONTINENTAL MARITIME, LTD. PASSAGE NANTES FOR ASSAB. WENT AGROUND 50M N OF MASSAWA NEAR ENTESILA ISLAND. WAS REFLOATED 10.2.79, TOWED TO MASSAWA ROADS AND LATER BEACHED BETWEEN SHAIKH SAID ISLAND & MASSAWA ISLAND & BROKEN UP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GLOBAL MARINER wreck located?

The GLOBAL MARINER wreck is located at coordinates 15 36.767 N,39 29.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLOBAL MARINER?

The seabed around the GLOBAL MARINER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the GLOBAL MARINER sink?

The GLOBAL MARINER sank on Dec 30, 1978.

When was the wreck of the GLOBAL MARINER discovered?

The wreck of the GLOBAL MARINER was discovered in 1978.

What country did the GLOBAL MARINER belong to?

The GLOBAL MARINER belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GLOBAL MARINER carrying?

The GLOBAL MARINER was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GLOBAL MARINER?

The GLOBAL MARINER had a tonnage of 8058 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLOBAL MARINER?

The GLOBAL MARINER is classified as a bulk carrier.

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