The Gannet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
The gannet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 53.917 N,55 24.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.898617
  • Longitude: 55.402783
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE GANNET
Type barge
Cargo gas,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 1998

Surveying Details

HH488/500/02 17.4.98 HH488/500/02 17.4.98 BARGE SANK IN 255612N, 552530E [WGD] APPROX. (MENAS FAX DTD 4.4.98). INS AS DW PA. - NM 1543/98. HH488/500/02 17.4.98 HH488/500/02 17.4.98 NAME OF BARGE GIVEN. ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (NAVAREA IX 047/98). NCA. HH488/500/02 13.5.98 HH488/500/02 13.5.98 FIRM POSN FOR WK RECEIVED FROM US NAVY. LIES IN 255355N, 552410E [WGD]. (MENAS FAX DTD 9.5.98). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH488/500/02 24.6.98 HH488/500/02 24.6.98 SINKING POSN WAS 255355N, 552410E [WGD]. POSN BY GPS FROM VESSEL WHICH WATCHED THE BARGE SINK. LEAST DEPTH OF 33MTRS OBTAINED BY MEANS UNKNOWN TO US. NO DCS3 USED. (NIMA, FAX DTD 9.6.98). AMENDED TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2464/98.

Circumstances of loss

BARGE, SMUGGLING IRAQI GAS OIL EN-ROUTE HAMRAYA PORT, WAS INTERCEPTED IN SINKING CONDITION BY US NAVY. DUE TO ROUGH WEATHER THE BARGE WAS LEFT TO SINK.

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FAQ

Where is the THE GANNET wreck located?

The THE GANNET wreck is located at coordinates 25 53.917 N,55 24.167 E.

How deep is the THE GANNET and where exactly is it located?

The THE GANNET lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 25 53.917 N,55 24.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THE GANNET?

The seabed around the THE GANNET lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the THE GANNET discovered?

The wreck of the THE GANNET was discovered in 1998.

What cargo was the THE GANNET carrying?

The THE GANNET was carrying gas,oil.

What type of wreck is the THE GANNET?

The THE GANNET is classified as a barge.

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