Schildturm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Schildturm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 20.9 N,33 6.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.348333
  • Longitude: 33.111667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHILDTURM
Type supply vessel
Flag DE
Length 53.6 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2002

Surveying Details

11.12.79 BEACHED OFF RAS GHARIB. (LLOYDS ID MAY'79) NCA, POSN 282054N, 330642E FOR FILING ONLY. VESSEL SOLD AS LIES TO ITALIAN INTEREST FOR NOMINAL SUM. (LLOYDS VOL.236) NCA. SOLD TO GENERAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD, ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY. VESSEL UNDER REPAIR. (LLOYDS VOL.237) NCA. 13.6.80 RENAMED GENECO I AND UNDER REPAIR IN GREECE. (LL, 13.6.80) AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED AFTER STRIKING A WRECK OFF RAS GAHRIB. VESSEL ON PASSAGE RAS GHARIB TO AN OFFSHORE PLATFORM WAS ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS ID MAY'79)

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FAQ

Where is the SCHILDTURM wreck located?

The SCHILDTURM wreck is located at coordinates 28 20.9 N,33 6.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHILDTURM?

The seabed around the SCHILDTURM lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SCHILDTURM sink?

The SCHILDTURM sank on Feb 14, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SCHILDTURM discovered?

The wreck of the SCHILDTURM was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SCHILDTURM belong to?

The SCHILDTURM belonged to DE.

What cargo was the SCHILDTURM carrying?

The SCHILDTURM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SCHILDTURM?

The SCHILDTURM had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHILDTURM?

The SCHILDTURM is classified as a supply vessel.

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