Kb 34 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Kb 34 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 31.065 N,54 19.503 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.517750
  • Longitude: 54.325050
Wreck Depth 2.9 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KB 34
Type barge
Length 30.5 m
Tonnage 150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.10.67 WK REPD IN 30FT IN 243200N, 542000E APPROX. (WC 567) NCA YET. H3817/70 19.10.70 WK TO BE INVESTIGATED BY HMS VIDAL HI 3/70-71. H4921/69 27.4.71 TWO BARGES CLOSE TOGETHER 355DEGS, 3.1M FROM (310) RADIO MAST. SWEPT TO 8FT. LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 15FT. (HMS VIDAL TELEXES DTD 22,26 & 27 APR '71) H4921/69 9.6.71 WKS SW 1FM 2FT IN 243103N, 541936E. (HMS VIDAL HN 14/71 DTD 13.5.71) - NM 881/71. H4921/69 4.10.71 SHOWN IN 243059N, 541927E ON SURVEY. FIXED BY HI-FIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT BY BOATS, CLEAR 8FT, FOUL 9FT. LEAST DEPTH BY ES 8FT, OVER MAST WHICH COULD BE CLEARLY SEEN, IN GEN DEPTH 20FT. NO SCOUR. BOTTOM SAND & SHELL. LARGE BARGE LYING UPRIGHT ON ITS KEEL. CARGO THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN CONCRETE AS BAGS COULD BE CLEARLY SEEN ON DECK. (HMS VIDAL H5254 NO.4/71 DTD 24/4/71) H4472/71 29.12.71 WK WAS ORIGINALLY FOUND BY SHIP'S HELICOPTER ON ROUTINE FLIGHT. (HMS VIDAL R OF S 3/7/71 PARA 13) H3817/70 12.4.73 SHOWN AS WKS SW 2.5MTRS ON HMS VIDAL SURVEY [K 6203/1]. 22.10.91 WGD POSN: 243105.5N, 541930.7E. NC 3713. RSDRA2025000015138 17.01.25 WK LOCATED IN 2431.065N, 5419.503E (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.9 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. NFS.�(ABU DHABI MARITIME SURVEY, DTD 15.08.24). AMEND DW 2.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

4.10.67 BARGE KB34, SANK IN 30FT WATER, 2M NW OF ABU DHABI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YOUSEF BIN AHMAD KANOO. (LL, 4.10.67)

General Comments

LARGE BARGE, LYING UPRIGHT ON ITS KEEL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 31.065 N,54 19.503 E
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FAQ

Where is the KB 34 wreck located?

The KB 34 wreck is located at coordinates 24 31.065 N,54 19.503 E.

How deep is the KB 34 and where exactly is it located?

The KB 34 lies at a depth of about 2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 24 31.065 N,54 19.503 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KB 34?

The seabed around the KB 34 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the KB 34 sink?

The KB 34 sank on Oct 2, 1967.

When was the wreck of the KB 34 discovered?

The wreck of the KB 34 was discovered in 1967.

What cargo was the KB 34 carrying?

The KB 34 was carrying construction materials,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the KB 34?

The KB 34 had a tonnage of 150 tons.

What type of wreck is the KB 34?

The KB 34 is classified as a barge.

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