Interbarge 12 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Interbarge 12 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
25 22 N,55 22.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.366667
  • Longitude: 55.375000
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTERBARGE 12
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.2.77 25.2.77 SANK IN 26FT, CLEAR OF FAIRWAY IN SHARJAH LAGOON. (LL, 25.2.77). 23.3.77 23.3.77 MOVED TO WITHIN 50YDS OF BREAKWATER, BUT REMAINS SUNK. IT IS PROPOSED TO MOVE VESSEL AGAIN & TOW IT SOME 17M & SINK IT ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING WRECK. (LL, 23.3.77). POSN 252200N, 552230E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH090/867/01 21.11.00 HH090/867/01 21.11.00 NOT LOCATED. HARBOUR AUTHORITY REPORTED THAT WK HAD NOT BEEN LOCATED DURING DREDGING OPERATIONS CONDUCTED IN 1978 AND 1982. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 867). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2000

Circumstances of loss

25.2.77 STRUCK BREAKWATER AT SHARJAH & SPRANG LEAK WHEN TUG SOUTH GULF BROKE DOWN. BARGE SANK IN SHARJAH LAGOON. (LL, 25.2.77).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 22 N,55 22.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the INTERBARGE 12 wreck located?

The INTERBARGE 12 wreck is located at coordinates 25 22 N,55 22.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTERBARGE 12?

The seabed around the INTERBARGE 12 lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the INTERBARGE 12 sink?

The INTERBARGE 12 sank on Feb 12, 1977.

When was the wreck of the INTERBARGE 12 discovered?

The wreck of the INTERBARGE 12 was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the INTERBARGE 12?

The INTERBARGE 12 is classified as a barge.