Absusa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Absusa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 43 N,50 57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.716667
  • Longitude: 50.950000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABSUSA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Tonnage 474
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 2007
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details SEP 2007/000087388 28.11.07 SANK IN 2843.0N, 5057.0E [WGD]. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 26.11.07). INS AS DW PA. - NM 5989/07. SEP 2008/000001602 10.1.08 SANK 28.11.07. HULL VISIBLE AND A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 7.1.08). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BEYENE MD & ASF TG, SHARJAH, UAE. A PALLETISED CARGO VESSEL. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW RECOVERED. (MENAS).

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FAQ

Where is the ABSUSA wreck located?

The ABSUSA wreck is located at coordinates 28 43 N,50 57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABSUSA?

The seabed around the ABSUSA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ABSUSA sink?

The ABSUSA sank on Nov 25, 2007.

When was the wreck of the ABSUSA discovered?

The wreck of the ABSUSA was discovered in 2007.

What country did the ABSUSA belong to?

The ABSUSA belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ABSUSA?

The ABSUSA had a tonnage of 474 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABSUSA?

The ABSUSA is classified as a carrier.

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