Ibtisaam Wreck

Field Value
Ibtisaam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 49.098 S,39 17.729 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.818300
  • Longitude: 39.295483
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IBTISAAM
Type schooner
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1969
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2000

Surveying Details

5.5.81 5.5.81 OBSTN SHOWN IN 064856.5S, 391740.8E [ARF] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1575/C28. NC 693. HH463/410/03 14.10.00 HH463/410/03 14.10.00 SHOWN IN 0649.098S, 3917.729E [WGD] ON TANZANIAN PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD MAR-APR'98 [M3039]. NE 693.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, RAN AGROUND & SANK ON CORAL REEF AT ENTRANCE TO DAR-ES-SALAAM HARBOUR WHILST ARRIVING FROM TANGA. DISTRESS SIGNAL ANSWERED BY E GERMAN MV 'VOGTLAND' WHICH WAS ANCHORED IN ROADS. (LLOYDS VOL.197).

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FAQ

Where is the IBTISAAM wreck located?

The IBTISAAM wreck is located at coordinates 6 49.098 S,39 17.729 E.

When did the IBTISAAM sink?

The IBTISAAM sank on Aug 9, 1969.

When was the wreck of the IBTISAAM discovered?

The wreck of the IBTISAAM was discovered in 1969.

What cargo was the IBTISAAM carrying?

The IBTISAAM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the IBTISAAM?

The IBTISAAM is classified as a schooner.

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