Mcdermott Derrick Barge No 29 (Part A) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Mcdermott derrick barge no 29 (part a) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 5.6 N,115 19.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.093333
  • Longitude: 115.326667
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A)
Type derrick/lifting barge
Flag US
Length 128 m
Width 39 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 10400
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/350/01 2.9.91 REPD SUNK IN 220500N, 1152100E. (LL, 16.8.91). INS AS WK USC 50MTRS. - NM 2641/91. HH553/350/02 17.10.91 BARGE IN 2 PARTS:- (A) 220536N, 1151936E; (B) 220818N, 1151642E (QV). (NAVAREA XI 788/91). NCA YET. HH553/350/02 30.10.91 CONFIRMED BARGE 'DB29' FOUND SUNK IN TWO PARTS, AS REPORTED IN NAV WARNING. SAFE CLEARANCE DEPTHS OVER WKS NOT KNOWN. (T C BERRY, HONG KONG MRCC, TELEX DTD 30.10.91). AMEND TO DW. - NM 3347/91. HH553/350/02 14.11.91 WK WILL NOT BE SALVAGED IN FORESEEABLE FUTURE. SAFE CLEARANCE STILL NOT KNOWN. (HONG KONG MRCC, TELEX 14.11.91). INS AS DW. BR STD. 6.12.91 SHOWN AS WK USC 50MTRS ON NE 4508. HH548/448/01 28.10.92 AMENDED TO DW ON 4508. - NM ACTION. 18.1.05 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 15010 [2004 EDN, 1:500,000]. NCA, OUTSIDE CHINESE WATERS, LARGER SCALE CHINESE CHARTS COVER AREA.
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 1991

Circumstances of loss

EX-MCDERMOT LAYBARGE NO 28 '84. BUILT IN 1973 BY SHINHAMA DOCKYARD CO LTD, ANAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HYDRO MARINE SERVICES. EMPLOYED LAYING PIPELINE IN HUIZHOU 26-1 OILFIELD. WAS BEING MOVED UNDER TOW OF M TUG TYPHOON IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AREA OF TYPHOON 'FRED' WHEN IT CAPSIZED AND SANK. 22 MEN LOST, 173 SAVED IN CONDITIONS WITH 50 FOOT WAVES. (MSD).

General Comments

UKNM 1687/18

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 5.6 N,115 19.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) wreck located?

The MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) wreck is located at coordinates 22 5.6 N,115 19.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A)?

The seabed around the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) sink?

The MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) sank on Aug 15, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) discovered?

The wreck of the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) belong to?

The MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A)?

The MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) had a tonnage of 10400 tons.

What type of wreck is the MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A)?

The MCDERMOTT DERRICK BARGE NO 29 (PART A) is classified as a derrick/lifting barge.

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