Um El Faroud Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Um el faroud Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 49.106 N,14 27.024 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.818433
  • Longitude: 14.450400
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UM EL FAROUD
Type tanker
Flag LY
Length 109.4 m
Width 15.5 m
Orientation 100
Tonnage 3147
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2023

Surveying Details

HH375/420/03 5.11.98 WK LIES IN 354912.0N, 142702.4E [UER]. POSN BY GPS. LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. (IMPERIAL EAGLE UNDERWATER MARINE PARK ACTION COMMITTEE, LETTER DTD 22.10.98). BR STD. HH375/420/03 5.11.98 WK 10MTRS IN 354911.5N, 142704.0E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER. (MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY, NM 44/98). BR STD. 6.3.03 WGD POSN: 3549.123N, 1427.022E. NE 2538. SEP 2008/000006039 21.1.08 CONSERVATION AREA ESTABLISHED BOUNDED BY: 3549.200N, 1426.917E [WGD]; 3549.150E, 1427.200E; 3548.067N (SIC), 1427.067E & 3549.083N, 1426.833E. CONSIDERED AS 'NO STOPPING AREAS'. ANCHORING ALLOWED AFTER CONSULTATION WITH VALETTA VTS. DIVING VESSELS TO DISPLAY SIGNALS. ONLY SURFACE FISHING ALLOWED. (MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY NM 5/08). INS AS GENERAL MARITIME LIMIT WITH NOTE. BR STD. SEP 2023/000155749 09.06.23 SHOWN IN 3549.106N, 1427.024E [WGD]. MALTESE ENC [MT ENC300194, EDN 2.006, DTD 09.06.23]. MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

3.2.95 VESSEL, BUILT 1969 BY SMITH'S DOCK & CO, MIDDLESBOROUGH. OWNED PRIOR TO SCUTTLING BY THE GENERAL MARITIME TRANSPORT CO, TRIPOLI. AN EXPLOSION IN TANK NO 3, WHILST IN MALTA DRY DOCKS, ON 3.2.95, RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS. A PROTRACTED COURT CASE TOOK PLACE REGARDING BLAME FOR ACCIDENT. LATER BOUGHT, CLEANED & SCUTTLED BY MALTA DRYDOCK TO PROVIDE AN UNDERWATER ATTRACTION FOR DIVERS. (LLOYDS VOL'S 299-307 & 311-313).

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FAQ

Where is the UM EL FAROUD wreck located?

The UM EL FAROUD wreck is located at coordinates 35 49.106 N,14 27.024 E.

How deep is the UM EL FAROUD and where exactly is it located?

The UM EL FAROUD lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 35 49.106 N,14 27.024 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UM EL FAROUD?

The seabed around the UM EL FAROUD lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the UM EL FAROUD sink?

The UM EL FAROUD sank on Sep 2, 1998.

When was the wreck of the UM EL FAROUD discovered?

The wreck of the UM EL FAROUD was discovered in 1998.

What country did the UM EL FAROUD belong to?

The UM EL FAROUD belonged to LY.

What was the tonnage of the UM EL FAROUD?

The UM EL FAROUD had a tonnage of 3147 tons.

What type of wreck is the UM EL FAROUD?

The UM EL FAROUD is classified as a tanker.

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