Morrafi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Morrafi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 30.3 N,55 4.477 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.505000
  • Longitude: 55.074617
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORRAFI
Type barge
Length 30.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2000

Surveying Details

H4398/79 16.11.83 H4398/79 16.11.83 BARGE SUNK IN 253012N, 550442E. WILL PROBABLY BE BUOYED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEPTUNE 6. BARGE DIMENSIONS 100 X 40 X 10FT. (MENAS NM 86/83 & LTR 8.11.83). INS AS USC 15MTRS. BR STD. H4398/79 5.4.84 H4398/79 5.4.84 NEPTUNE WK BUOY MOVED TO 253023.5N, 550439E, TO COVER BOTH WKS. (MENAS NM 15/84). CORRECT POSN FOR BARGE SHOULD READ 253012N, 550425E. AMEND POSN. - NM 1028/84. HH498/350/01 29.11.89 HH498/350/01 29.11.89 EXAM'D 10.11.89. BUOY FIXED IN 253009N, 550500E [WGD]. WK LOCATED IN 252959.5N, 550424E [WGD]. (HMS BEAVER, HN 10.11.89). NCA. 10.5.95 10.5.95 [WGD] POSN: 253018N, 550428.6E. NC 3175.

General Comments

COVERED BY: E CARD 'NEPTUNE WK', Q(3) 10S, 2C NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 30.3 N,55 4.477 E
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FAQ

Where is the MORRAFI wreck located?

The MORRAFI wreck is located at coordinates 25 30.3 N,55 4.477 E.

How deep is the MORRAFI and where exactly is it located?

The MORRAFI lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 25 30.3 N,55 4.477 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MORRAFI?

The seabed around the MORRAFI lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MORRAFI discovered?

The wreck of the MORRAFI was discovered in 1983.

What type of wreck is the MORRAFI?

The MORRAFI is classified as a barge.

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