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}}</ref> The depth to the top of the [[bridge (nautical)|bridge]] is {{convert|18|m|ft}} and {{convert|25|m|ft}} to the [[main deck]]. The bottom rests at 36 metres. |
}}</ref> The vessel has a beam of {{convert|15.5|m|ft}}, and a height from keel to funnel top of approximately {{convert|22|m|ft}}.<ref name="mmf2008">{{cite web |url=http://www.marinefoundation.org/wrecksumelfaroud.htm |title=Um El -Faroud Project |website=Malta Marine Foundation |accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> The depth to the top of the [[bridge (nautical)|bridge]] is {{convert|18|m|ft}} and {{convert|25|m|ft}} to the [[main deck]]. The bottom rests at 36 metres. After a bad storm during the winter of 2005/6 the ship has now broken in two.{{fact}} |
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While the wreck is still relatively new, it has quickly become popular with fish, including pelagic species such as tuna, jacks, and barracuda. [[Scuba divers]] might come across some [[squid]] and [[barracuda]]s at the [[stern]]. The wreck can be entered. |
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Revision as of 09:26, 15 September 2019
 Wreck of Um El Faroud
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| History | |
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 Libya | |
| Owner | General National Maritime Transport Company |
| Builder | Smiths Dock Company |
| Launched | 1969 |
| Identification | IMO number: 6918613 |
| Fate | scuttled as an artificial reef |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Motor tanker |
| Tonnage | 10000 tons |
| Length | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Beam | 15.5 m (51 ft) |
Um El Faroud was a 10,000 ton Libyan-owned single screw motor tanker. Following a gas explosion during maintenance work in 1995, she was scuttled off the coast of Malta as an artificial reef and diving attraction.
History
She was built in 1969 at Smith Dock Co. Ltd, Middlesbrough, England and was owned by the General National Maritime Transport Company, Tripoli (GNMTC). She had been operating between Italy and Libya carrying refined fuel up to 1 February 1995. On 3 February 1995 she was docked at No.3 Dock of Malta dry docks. During the night of 3 February an explosion occurred in No.3 centre tank, killing nine shipyard workers.[1] The vessel suffered structural deformation and, following inspection and survey, was considered a total write-off. She occupied the dock in the harbor of Valletta for three years until 1998, when it was decided that the best option to utilize her remaining value was to tow her to sea and scuttle her as an artificial reef.
Diving
The wreck sits upright on the sandy seabed southwest of Wied il-Qrendi. Um El Faroud weighs 10,000 tons and is 115 metres (377 ft) long.[2] The vessel has a beam of 15.5 metres (51 ft), and a height from keel to funnel top of approximately 22 metres (72 ft).[3] The depth to the top of the bridge is 18 metres (59 ft) and 25 metres (82 ft) to the main deck. The bottom rests at 36 metres. After a bad storm during the winter of 2005/6 the ship has now broken in two.[citation needed]
While the wreck is still relatively new, it has quickly become popular with fish, including pelagic species such as tuna, jacks, and barracuda. Scuba divers might come across some squid and barracudas at the stern. The wreck can be entered.
See also
References
- ^ "Um El Faroud". Divesite Directory. Retrieved 14 September 2008.
- ^ "Um El Faroud". Visit Malta. Retrieved 14 September 2008.
- ^ "Um El -Faroud Project". Malta Marine Foundation. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
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