Sultan Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sultan ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 24 N,47 49.88 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.400000
  • Longitude: 47.831333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SULTAN II
Type barge
Length 40 m
Width 11 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Markers LIT BUOY
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 1999

Surveying Details

HH493/420/02 10.2.99 HH493/420/02 10.2.99 WK 2.5MTRS IN 2926.746N, 4750.526E [WGD]. ISO DANGER BUOY DEPLOYED NEAR THIS POSN. (DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, KUWAIT, NM 1/99. FAX DTD 6.2.99 RECEIVED VIA MENAS) INS AS WK 2.5MTRS WITH BUOY CLOSE SE. - NM 953/99. HH493/420/03 14.7.99 HH493/420/03 14.7.99 BARGE NOW SUNK IN 2924.00N, 4749.88E [WGD] AFTER OF FAILURE OF SALVAGE OPERATION. LIT TEMPORARY BUOY INSTALLED AT THE NEW LOCATION. (KUWATI NM 2/99, RECEIVED VIA MENAS). AMEND TO DW (BUOYED) IN REVISED POSN. AWAIT FURTHER PRIOR TO NM ACTION. 23.7.99 23.7.99 NO FURTHER DATA RECEIVED. HH493/420/03 9.8.99 HH493/420/03 9.8.99 WK HAS NOW BEEN SALVAGED. (MENAS, FAX DTD 28.7.99). DELETE WK 2.5MTRS AND ISO DANGER BUOY. - NM 3258/99.

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FAQ

Where is the SULTAN II wreck located?

The SULTAN II wreck is located at coordinates 29 24 N,47 49.88 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SULTAN II?

The seabed around the SULTAN II lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SULTAN II discovered?

The wreck of the SULTAN II was discovered in 1999.

What type of wreck is the SULTAN II?

The SULTAN II is classified as a barge.

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