Steam Ship Wreck 26290
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
13 37.269 N,42 48.834 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 12 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | steam ship |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1992 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | HH100/351/06 21.12.92 HH100/351/06 21.12.92 WK OF 19TH CENTURY SS, WITH SINGLE CYLINDER STEAM ENGINE AND AN IRON PROPELLER, LOCATED IN 12MTRS OF WATER WITH STERN LYING AGAINST PARKIN ROCK IN S RED SEA. ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 130 YEARS OLD. A SMALL AMOUNT OF CHINESE POTTERY FOUND ON SEABED INDICATES VESSEL MAY HAVE BEEN ON PASSAGE FAR EAST TO SUEZ. SOME 'HAMILTON' SODA BOTTLES WITH ENGLISH MARKINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN FOUND. (CAPT ALEX DOUBLE, 18.12.92). POSN 133716N, 424850E FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 18, 2012 |
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13 37.269 N,42 48.834 E
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General Comments
STERN LYING AGAINST PARKIN ROCK