W D Kent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
W d kent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 36.85 N,54 24.883 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.614167
  • Longitude: 54.414717
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W D KENT
Type Platform
Flag US
Tonnage 1475
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 1994

Surveying Details

24.1.76 24.1.76 SANK IN ABOUT 170FT. WAS DRILLING IN FATEH OFFSHORE OIL FIELD. (LL, 24.2.76). 10.6.76 10.6.76 THERE ARE NO CURRENT PLANS TO ATTEMPT TO SALVAGE RIG. (LL, 1.3.76). H1985/74 29.11.76 H1985/74 29.11.76 REPORTED TO LIE IN 181FT OF WATER IN 253645N, 542450E APPROX. DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN SEABED AND IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE. DANGEROUS TO DESTROY. WK MARKED BY BUOY LAID BY DUBAI PETROLEUM CO. (MENAS, 22.11.76). INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD. HH488/203/01 9.2.94 HH488/203/01 9.2.94 STRUCTURE FOUND TO HAVE DISINTEGRATED SUBSTANTIALLY. SURVEY IN 1991 FOUND LEAST DEPTH OF 130FT. BUOY WAS THEN WITHDRAWN. (DUBAI PETROLEUM CO., 11.1.94). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. 29.11.04 29.11.04 WGD POSN: 253651N, 542453E. NC 3413.

Circumstances of loss

24.2.76 SANK WHEN STRUCK BY DRILLING BARGE WESTERN OFFSHORE NO.111, WHICH HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM ITS MOORINGS DURING A STORM. (LL, 24.2.76).

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FAQ

Where is the W D KENT wreck located?

The W D KENT wreck is located at coordinates 25 36.85 N,54 24.883 E.

How deep is the W D KENT and where exactly is it located?

The W D KENT lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 25 36.85 N,54 24.883 E.

How deep is the seabed around the W D KENT?

The seabed around the W D KENT lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the W D KENT sink?

The W D KENT sank on Feb 23, 1976.

When was the wreck of the W D KENT discovered?

The wreck of the W D KENT was discovered in 1976.

What country did the W D KENT belong to?

The W D KENT belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the W D KENT?

The W D KENT had a tonnage of 1475 tons.

What type of wreck is the W D KENT?

The W D KENT is classified as a platform.

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