Palestine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Palestine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 6.2 N,47 56.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.103333
  • Longitude: 47.943333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALESTINE
Type dredger
Flag IQ
Length 89.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3606
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2005

Surveying Details

HH494/400/03 13.7.93 HH494/400/03 13.7.93 WK IN 300614N, 475647E IS MARKED AND CLEAR OF CHANNEL. (GEN ESTAB OF PORTS OF IRAQ, TELEX DTD 12.7.93). CHART AS DW (MARKED). - NM 2596/93. 20.3.95 20.3.95 WGD POSN: 300612.0N, 475640.8E. 18.5.95 18.5.95 WK IN 300612N, 475636E [WGD], NO LONGER WITH LEGEND 'MARKED'. (CB DECISION). 19.8.05 19.8.05 SHOWN AS ST ON US 62437 [11TH EDN, APR'05]. NC 1228.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1976 BY IHC VERSCHURE B.V., AMSTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ (STATE ORGANISATION OF IRAQI PORTS). SUNK DURING HOSTILITIES FOLLOWING THE IRAQI INVASION OF KUWAIT IN AUG 1990. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PALESTINE wreck located?

The PALESTINE wreck is located at coordinates 30 6.2 N,47 56.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PALESTINE?

The seabed around the PALESTINE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PALESTINE discovered?

The wreck of the PALESTINE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the PALESTINE belong to?

The PALESTINE belonged to IQ.

What was the tonnage of the PALESTINE?

The PALESTINE had a tonnage of 3606 tons.

What type of wreck is the PALESTINE?

The PALESTINE is classified as a dredger.

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