Yankee Gal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yankee gal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 24.11 N,52 21.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.401833
  • Longitude: 52.364333
Wreck Depth 7.3 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YANKEE GAL
Type tug
Flag AE
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 1987

Surveying Details

H1273/75 20.2.76 H1273/75 20.2.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 252400N, 522130E. (LL, 19.2.76). NCA. AWAIT MENAS NM. H1273/75 27.4.76 H1273/75 27.4.76 WK PA 7.3MTRS IN 252400N, 522148E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE NW. (MENAS NM 39/76). - NM 899/76. H1273/75 12.5.76 H1273/75 12.5.76 NO FURTHER EFFORT TO BE MADE TO SALVAGE OR REMOVE THIS WK. (MENAS LTR DTD 11.4.76). H1273/75 6.12.82 H1273/75 6.12.82 BUOY NO LONGER ON STATION. (MENAS TLX DTD 25.11.82). BR STD. 17.3.92 17.3.92 WGD POSN: 252406N, 522151.5E. NE 2886. 8.5.01 8.5.01 STATED TO STAND 1.8MTRS ABOVE SEABED ON OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM OF QATAR LTD SURVEY DTD 14.2.00 [M3534/3]. NCA RETAIN AS CHARTED.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957, CAPSIZED & SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF DOHA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 24.11 N,52 21.86 E
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FAQ

Where is the YANKEE GAL wreck located?

The YANKEE GAL wreck is located at coordinates 25 24.11 N,52 21.86 E.

How deep is the YANKEE GAL and where exactly is it located?

The YANKEE GAL lies at a depth of about 7.3 meters and is located at coordinates 25 24.11 N,52 21.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YANKEE GAL?

The seabed around the YANKEE GAL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the YANKEE GAL sink?

The YANKEE GAL sank on Feb 15, 1976.

When was the wreck of the YANKEE GAL discovered?

The wreck of the YANKEE GAL was discovered in 1976.

What country did the YANKEE GAL belong to?

The YANKEE GAL belonged to AE.

What was the tonnage of the YANKEE GAL?

The YANKEE GAL had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the YANKEE GAL?

The YANKEE GAL is classified as a tug.

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