Sea Warrior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea warrior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 39.93 N,11 14.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.665500
  • Longitude: 11.249000
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA WARRIOR
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 57.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 429
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2690/79 14.8.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 364000N, 111500E APPROX. (LL 263). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

25.1.86 PASSAGE TUNIS FOR SFAX. HAD COLLISION WITH TURKISH MV 'SALIH KAPTAN' OFF RAS MOSTEFA. TAKEN IN TOW BY TURKISH VESSEL & BOTH SHIPS ANCHORED ABOUT 2M OFF KELIBIA PORT. EFFORTS TO REPAIR LEAKS UNSUCCESSFUL & ON 25.1.86 VESSEL WAS TOWED TO DEEP WATER & SUNK BY TUNISIAN PATROL BOAT USING GUNFIRE. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA WARRIOR wreck located?

The SEA WARRIOR wreck is located at coordinates 36 39.93 N,11 14.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA WARRIOR?

The seabed around the SEA WARRIOR lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the SEA WARRIOR sink?

The SEA WARRIOR sank on Jan 25, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SEA WARRIOR discovered?

The wreck of the SEA WARRIOR was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SEA WARRIOR belong to?

The SEA WARRIOR belonged to MT.

What cargo was the SEA WARRIOR carrying?

The SEA WARRIOR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEA WARRIOR?

The SEA WARRIOR had a tonnage of 429 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA WARRIOR?

The SEA WARRIOR is classified as a motor vessel.