Paul Mccollum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Paul mccollum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46 N,53 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.766667
  • Longitude: 53.750000
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAUL MCCOLLUM
Type barge
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.10.76 18.10.76 JACK UP UNIT SANK IN 244600N, 534500E OFF ABU DHABI. (LL, 16.10.76). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 18.3.77 18.3.77 RECOVERED. SOLD LOCALLY & BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOL. 227). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

16.10.76 WHILE POSTIONING NEXT TO ZAKUM 29 WELL, SELF PROPELLED JACK-UP BARGE SLIPPED ON REAR LEG AND WHOLE STRUCTURE COLLAPSED AND SANK. (LL, 16.10.76)

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FAQ

Where is the PAUL MCCOLLUM wreck located?

The PAUL MCCOLLUM wreck is located at coordinates 24 46 N,53 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAUL MCCOLLUM?

The seabed around the PAUL MCCOLLUM lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the PAUL MCCOLLUM sink?

The PAUL MCCOLLUM sank on Aug 12, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PAUL MCCOLLUM discovered?

The wreck of the PAUL MCCOLLUM was discovered in 1976.

What country did the PAUL MCCOLLUM belong to?

The PAUL MCCOLLUM belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the PAUL MCCOLLUM?

The PAUL MCCOLLUM is classified as a barge.

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