Paris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Paris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 54.117 N,54 35.06 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.901950
  • Longitude: 54.584333
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARIS
Type tug
Flag BH
Length 36 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 419
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2023

Surveying Details

H5492/69 20.2.86 SANK OFF SIRRI ISLAND IN 65MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 12.2.86). NCA YET. H5492/69 28.4.86 DIVING SURVEY COMPLETED. LIES IN 72MTRS OF WATER. TENDERS FOR SALVAGE AND REPAIR BEING PREPARED. (LL, 7.4.86). 4.6.86 SALVAGE IN HAND. (LL, 4.6.86). H5492/69 4.7.86 LIFTING SLINGS PARTED WHEN VESSEL WAS BEING RAISED AND TUG FELL AGAIN TO THE SEABED. (LL, 17.6.86). 17.12.93 REPORTED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL. 266). INS AS WK USC PA 50MTRS IN 255400N, 543500E. NC 2442. 10.5.95 WGD POSN: 255407N, 543503.6E. NC 3175.

Circumstances of loss

12.2.86 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S TANKER ZENIT KRAKA AS SHE WAS PREPARING TO TOW THE TANKER INTO SIRRI ISLAND OIL TERMINAL. (LL, 12.2.86)

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FAQ

Where is the PARIS wreck located?

The PARIS wreck is located at coordinates 25 54.117 N,54 35.06 E.

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

The PARIS lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 25 54.117 N,54 35.06 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PARIS?

The seabed around the PARIS lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the PARIS sink?

The PARIS sank on Feb 9, 1986.

When was the wreck of the PARIS discovered?

The wreck of the PARIS was discovered in 1986.

What country did the PARIS belong to?

The PARIS belonged to BH.

What was the tonnage of the PARIS?

The PARIS had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARIS?

The PARIS is classified as a tug.

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