New Orleans Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
New orleans Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 11.544 N,50 37.313 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.192400
  • Longitude: 50.621883
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW ORLEANS
Type dredger
Length 22.3 m
Width 3 m
Orientation 157
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2019

Surveying Details

H1962/66 27.6.83 BOW IN 261128.4N, 503716.2E, STERN IN 261126N, 503716.4E [AIN]. HT OF LEGS ABOVE MSL 10.5MTRS. (BAHRAIN MIN HOUSING 19/83). INS AS DWP HT 9.6MTRS IN CENTRAL POSN 261127N, 503716.3E [NAG]. - NM 1822/83. 29.10.84 SHOWN AS STF H 9.6 MTRS IN 261132.5N, 503720.5E [AIN] ON BAHRAIN 1501. AMEND TO STF HT 9.6MTRS IN 2611.462N, 5037.277E [NAG] . NE 3796. 8.3.00 SHOWN AS STF HEIGHT 3.6MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS ON BAHRAIN 1501 [1996 EDN]. NE 3796. 19.11.02 SHOWN AS STF HEIGHT 9.6MTRS IN 2611.560N, 5037.320E [WGD] ON BAHRAIN 1501 [2ND EDN JAN'02, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3736. 20.1.05 SHOWN AS ST IN 2611.540N, 5037.320E [WGD] ON ENC VERSION BAHRAIN 1501 [INT 7258] [REC'D 6.12.04]. BR STD. 3.7.09 SHOWN IN 2611.545N, 5037.312E [WGD] ON BA 3676 [EDN 3 DTD 26.3.06, 1:15,000, MODIFIED REPRO OF INT 7258].

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT ITS MOORINGS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 11.544 N,50 37.313 E
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FAQ

Where is the NEW ORLEANS wreck located?

The NEW ORLEANS wreck is located at coordinates 26 11.544 N,50 37.313 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW ORLEANS?

The seabed around the NEW ORLEANS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NEW ORLEANS discovered?

The wreck of the NEW ORLEANS was discovered in 1983.

What type of wreck is the NEW ORLEANS?

The NEW ORLEANS is classified as a dredger.

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