Gulf Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gulf queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
26 15 N,56 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.250000
  • Longitude: 56.816667
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GULF QUEEN
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1993
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 29.1.96 WK 90MTRS IN 261500N, 564900E [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 102MTRS. (OMANI WK LIST DTD 10/94). BR STD. SEP 2007/000033160 8.4.06 GENERAL DEPTH IN THIS APPROX AREA 81MTRS (HMS ENTERPRISE, PASSAGE SOUNDING DTD 8.4.06). AMEND TO POSN FOR FILING ONLY. BR STD. 17.8.12 SHOWN AS NDW ON OMANI 1219 [EDN DTD 4.2011, 1:125,000]. AMEND NDWPA. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK 90MTRS IN 2615.0N, 5649.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING TOWING OPERATIONS TO BOMBAY.

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FAQ

Where is the GULF QUEEN wreck located?

The GULF QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 26 15 N,56 49 E.

How deep is the GULF QUEEN and where exactly is it located?

The GULF QUEEN lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 26 15 N,56 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GULF QUEEN?

The seabed around the GULF QUEEN lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the GULF QUEEN sink?

The GULF QUEEN sank on Feb 1, 1993.

When was the wreck of the GULF QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the GULF QUEEN was discovered in 1994.

What type of wreck is the GULF QUEEN?

The GULF QUEEN is classified as a tug.