Obelix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Obelix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 6.633 N,53 1.858 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.110550
  • Longitude: 53.030967
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OBELIX
Type barge
Length 18.3 m
Draught 12.2
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 1996

Surveying Details

20.11.73 20.11.73 ANCHOR PLATFORM BARGE, TRIANGULAR PONTOON, APPROX 60 X 30FT, WITH 3 40FT LEGS IN 250400N, 525900E IN GEN DEPTH 14FMS. (LL, 20.11.73). H3817/70 7.1.74 H3817/70 7.1.74 WK, LEAST DEPTH 7FMS, REPORTED IN 250100N, 530200E, MARKED BY UNLIT BWHS BUOY CLOSE ENE OF WK. (MENAS NMS 145/73 & 9/74). H3817/70 13.2.74 H3817/70 13.2.74 POSN 250636N 530142E, AS CHECKED BY LIGHTHOUSE TENDER RELUME. PROBABLE WILL BE SALVAGED. (MENAS LTR DTD 9.2.74). - TNM 372/74. 20.2.74 20.2.74 DIVER INSPECTION: LYING ON SEABED RESTING ON ONE REMAINING LEG AT AN ANGLE OF 075DEGS WITH DECK BURIED 2FT INTO SEABED. TWO OTHER LEGS, BROKEN OFF ABOUT 6FT FROM DECK, LIE NEARBY. (LLOYDS 215/63). H1273/74 23.1.76 H1273/74 23.1.76 WK 12.8MTRS IN 250636N, 530142E. (MENAS LTR DTD 22.12.75). - NM 259/76 & LATER NM 1057/76 [H3817/70] FOR BA 2837. H1273/76 12.5.76 H1273/76 12.5.76 PRESENCE OF UNLIT BUOY AT WK SITE TO BE CHECKED. (MENAS LTR, 5.5.76). NCA. H1273/76 24.5.76 H1273/76 24.5.76 NO WK BUOY NOW AT SITE. (MENAS LTR DTD 18.5.76). NCA. 24.5.78 24.5.78 NAE POSN: 250632N, 530148E. NC 2887. 11.2.92 11.2.92 WGD POSN: 250638N, 530151.5E. NC 3179.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK WHILST UNDER TOW FROM DAMMAN TO ABU DHABI.

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FAQ

Where is the OBELIX wreck located?

The OBELIX wreck is located at coordinates 25 6.633 N,53 1.858 E.

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

The OBELIX lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 25 6.633 N,53 1.858 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OBELIX?

The seabed around the OBELIX lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the OBELIX sink?

The OBELIX sank on Nov 13, 1973.

When was the wreck of the OBELIX discovered?

The wreck of the OBELIX was discovered in 1973.

What type of wreck is the OBELIX?

The OBELIX is classified as a barge.

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