Globe Asimi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Globe asimi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.797 N,21 4.803 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.729950
  • Longitude: 21.080050
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GLOBE ASIMI
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 21 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 12404
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1981
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2017

Surveying Details

H5067/77 8.2.82 REPD BROKEN UP ON N BREAKWATER ROCKS, APPR KLAIPEDA. SHOWN ON TRACING IN 554349.5N, 210458E. (MV CORINTHIA, HN DTD 20.1.82). H4315/78 8.4.82 ST IN 554349N, 210457E. (USSR NM 1552/82) - NM 1002/82. 8.8.84 ST SHOWN IN 554349N, 210456E ON RUSSIAN 456. NC 2276. H2257/75 12.3.85 WK STILL REMAINS ON B'WATER. (SHIP REPORT OCT'84). H3261/74 13.9.85 GIVES EXCELLENT RADAR ECHO AND CAN BE USED TO ASSIST LANDFALL WHEN UP TO 20 MILES AWAY. (SHIP REPORT MAY'85). H3472/87 12.4.88 REPORTED TO BE STILL IN SAME POSITION ON N BREAKWATER. (SHIP REPORT DEC'87 & FEB'88). SEP 2015/000225792 4.12.15 NOT SHOWN ON LT382001 [ED6.0, DTD 28.10.15]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

24.11.81 VESSEL RAN AGROUND NEAR PORT OF KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA, IN GALE FORCE WINDS. AN OIL SLICK HEADING TOWARD COAST. (LL, 24.11.81). 25.11.81 VESSEL HAS BROKEN UP & THOUSANDS OF TONS OF OIL HAVE SPILT INTO THE SEA. (LL, 25.11.81). 11.1.82 REPD THAT BALTIC & BAY ARE CLEAN & WILL NOT AFFECT SUMMER TRADE. (LL, 11.1.82).

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FAQ

Where is the GLOBE ASIMI wreck located?

The GLOBE ASIMI wreck is located at coordinates 55 43.797 N,21 4.803 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLOBE ASIMI?

The seabed around the GLOBE ASIMI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GLOBE ASIMI sink?

The GLOBE ASIMI sank on Nov 21, 1981.

When was the wreck of the GLOBE ASIMI discovered?

The wreck of the GLOBE ASIMI was discovered in 1982.

What country did the GLOBE ASIMI belong to?

The GLOBE ASIMI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLOBE ASIMI carrying?

The GLOBE ASIMI was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the GLOBE ASIMI?

The GLOBE ASIMI had a tonnage of 12404 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLOBE ASIMI?

The GLOBE ASIMI is classified as a tanker.

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