Umm Shaif Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Umm shaif Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 34.6 N,121 58.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.576667
  • Longitude: 121.971667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name UMM SHAIF
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1975
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2004

Surveying Details

3.2.75 VESSEL AGROUND IN 193436N, 1215818E, BEING POUNDED BY HEAVY SEAS. (LL 219). NCA YET. 21.7.75 DIVERS INSPECTION VERIFIED ROCK PENETRATION THROUGH CAISSON WELL. PLANS TO BLAST AWAY ROCK WITH EXPLOSIVES TO RELEASE BARGE. (LL, 19.7.75). NCA. 20.8.75 REPAIRS BEING EFFECTED, SALVORS WILL REQUIRE 4 SUCCESSIVE WEATHER WORKING DAYS FOR TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE ATTEMPTS AT REFLOATING ARE POSSIBLE. (LL, 20.8.75). NCA. 28.8.75 VESSEL REFLOATED ON 23.8.75 & TOWED TO MANILA. (LL, 27.8.75). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. 2.9.03 ST SHOWN IN 1934.5N, 12158.4E [WGD] ON RUSSIAN 62676 [2002 EDN]. PRESUMED TO BE THIS WK. NCA. H2 8.6.04 OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) SHOWN IN 1934.57N, 12158.16E [WGD] ON PHILIPPINE ENC PH2NLZ40 (NORTHERN LUZON, 1:800,000) [EDN 1 DTD 2003]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

JACK-UP ACCOMMODATION BARGE (WITHOUT LEGS), WAS UNDER TOW OF TUG 'NORTH SEA' FROM HIROSHIMA FOR DAS ISLAND. TOW BROKE IN HEAVY WEATHER AND BARGE RAN AGROUND ON NE COAST OF BABUYAN ISLAND. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the UMM SHAIF wreck located?

The UMM SHAIF wreck is located at coordinates 19 34.6 N,121 58.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UMM SHAIF?

The seabed around the UMM SHAIF lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the UMM SHAIF sink?

The UMM SHAIF sank on Jan 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the UMM SHAIF discovered?

The wreck of the UMM SHAIF was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the UMM SHAIF?

The UMM SHAIF is classified as a barge.

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