Interbarge No.9 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Interbarge no.9 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 22.5 N,55 21.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.375000
  • Longitude: 55.361667
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTERBARGE NO.9
Type barge
Tonnage 225
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2008

Surveying Details

7.1.76 7.1.76 SANK AT SHARJAH ANCHORAGE. (LL, 5.1.76) NCA YET. H1273/75 17.2.76 H1273/75 17.2.76 REPORTED BY SHARJAH HBR MASTER TO BE IN 252230N, 552142E. (T.A. JOHNSON, LLOYDS SURVEYOR, DUBAI, LTR DTD 5.2.76) INS AS DW. - NM 423/76. 25.2.76 25.2.76 REPORTED TO BE UPSIDE DOWN. (LL, 23.2.76) NCA YET. H2584/69 30.3.76 H2584/69 30.3.76 REPORTED TO LIE APPROX 240MTRS N OF SHARJAH FAIRWAY BUOY. CONTRACT ARRANGED FOR ITS SALVAGE. (PROJECT ENGINEER, SIR WILLIAM HALCROW & PARTNERS LTR DTD 9.3.76) GIVES POSN 252248N, 552133.5E. NCA YET. 21.5.76 21.5.76 REFLOATED 4.5.76, PUMPED DRY & MOORED AT SHARJAH CREEK. (LLOYDS VOL.224) H2584/69 31.8.76 H2584/69 31.8.76 WK REPORTED CLEARED. (SIR WILLIAM HALCROW & PARTNERS LTR DTD 19.8.76) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 1775/76.

Circumstances of loss

5.1.76 OWNED BY INTERGULF SHIPPING, SHARJAH. SANK WHILE RECEIVING CARGO FROMM SS GULF MARINER AT SHARJAH ANCHORAGE. (LL, 5.1.76)

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FAQ

Where is the INTERBARGE NO.9 wreck located?

The INTERBARGE NO.9 wreck is located at coordinates 25 22.5 N,55 21.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTERBARGE NO.9?

The seabed around the INTERBARGE NO.9 lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the INTERBARGE NO.9 sink?

The INTERBARGE NO.9 sank on Jan 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the INTERBARGE NO.9 discovered?

The wreck of the INTERBARGE NO.9 was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the INTERBARGE NO.9 carrying?

The INTERBARGE NO.9 was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the INTERBARGE NO.9?

The INTERBARGE NO.9 had a tonnage of 225 tons.

What type of wreck is the INTERBARGE NO.9?

The INTERBARGE NO.9 is classified as a barge.

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