Shiba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shiba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 37.75 N,37 17.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.629167
  • Longitude: 37.283500
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHIBA
Type motor vessel
Flag LK
Length 75.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH479/350/01 31.10.90 HH479/350/01 31.10.90 SANK OFF PORT SUDAN. HBR MASTERM HAS ISSUED WARNING PROHIBITING SHIPS MOORING AT ANCHORAGE REEF DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF THE WK. (LL, 16.10.90). NCA YET. HH479/350/01 23.1.91 HH479/350/01 23.1.91 LIES AT A DEPTH OF ABOUT 40MTRS AND EXPECTED TO REMAIN AS IS. WK NOW MARKED BY A LIGHTED WRECK MARKER. NO SALVAGE EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE. (LL, 3.1.91). NCA. HH473/400/01 13.3.91 HH473/400/01 13.3.91 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 193745N, 371700E. (BREST NM 91 08 38). INS AS DW PA. - NM 889/91.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 1991

Circumstances of loss

EX-TRANS CORAL '87, EX-SHIBA '86, EX-TRANS CORAL '85, EX-BLUE TRADER '83, EX-NIKOPOLIS '81, EX-SEA HORSE 1 '78, EX-SEA HORSE '78, EX-NORTHMAN '78, EX-INYALA '77, EX-ERNA WITT '63. BUILT IN 1957. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIBA COMMERCIAL AND SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE AQABA FOR PORT SUDAN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH IRAQI MV ALTAAWIN. 3 OF 16 CREW LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SHIBA wreck located?

The SHIBA wreck is located at coordinates 19 37.75 N,37 17.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHIBA?

The seabed around the SHIBA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the SHIBA sink?

The SHIBA sank on Oct 13, 1990.

When was the wreck of the SHIBA discovered?

The wreck of the SHIBA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the SHIBA belong to?

The SHIBA belonged to LK.

What cargo was the SHIBA carrying?

The SHIBA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the SHIBA?

The SHIBA had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHIBA?

The SHIBA is classified as a motor vessel.

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