Pacific Aquarius Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pacific aquarius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 15.9 N,55 15.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.265000
  • Longitude: 55.257500
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC AQUARIUS
Type barge
Length 33.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 180
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Surveying Details

14.1.79 14.1.79 TOW PARTED APPROX 26 MILES OFF DUBAI. (LL 13.1.79). 19.1.79 19.1.79 BARGE LOCATED IN 252644N, 545512E IN 20MTRS OF WATER, MARKED BY ORANGE DAN BUOY. (LL 19.1.79). 28.2.79 28.2.79 POSN REPD AS 252618N, 545512E. DEPTH OVER WK 14.0MTRS (MLWS). (NAVAREA IX 14/79). NCA YET, AWAIT SURVEY. H3817/70 2.3.79 H3817/70 2.3.79 POSN 252618N, 545512E IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 14.0MTRS AT MLWS. (MENAS NM 11/79). NCA. H3817/70 2.3.79 H3817/70 2.3.79 DW IN 252618N, 545512E. (DEHRA DUN NM 120(T)/79 & KARACHI NAVAREA IX 014/79). NCA. H3817/70 20.3.79 H3817/70 20.3.79 WK RAISED & DUMPED ON SHORE IN 251548N, 551524E. (MENAS NM 26/79). NCA.. POSN PLOTS NEAR N END OF MAIN BREAKWATER AT DUBAI. 26.3.79 26.3.79 LIFTED & DISPOSED OF S OF DUBAI NEW DRY DOCK SOUTHERN BREAKWATER. (LLOYDS VOL.235)

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1969, CAPSIZED IN ROUGH WEATHER UNDER TOW OF M SUPPLY VESSEL BROOKER WHILST ON PASSAGE DAS ISLAND FOR DUBAI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SQUIRE PACIFIC OFFSHORE SERVICES.

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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC AQUARIUS wreck located?

The PACIFIC AQUARIUS wreck is located at coordinates 25 15.9 N,55 15.45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC AQUARIUS?

The seabed around the PACIFIC AQUARIUS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC AQUARIUS sink?

The PACIFIC AQUARIUS sank on Jan 8, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC AQUARIUS discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC AQUARIUS was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the PACIFIC AQUARIUS carrying?

The PACIFIC AQUARIUS was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC AQUARIUS?

The PACIFIC AQUARIUS had a tonnage of 180 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC AQUARIUS?

The PACIFIC AQUARIUS is classified as a barge.

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