Adnan 2 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Adnan 2 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
28 24.997 N,48 31.84 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ADNAN 2 |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | KW |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 25, 1973 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1973 |
| Last Detection Year | 1977 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 12.3.73 12.3.73 STRANDED AT RAS AL KHAFJI, IN 282452N, 483148E. (LLOYDS VOL.211). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3817/70 25.7.77 H3817/70 25.7.77 SUGGESTED TUG IS NOT A DANGER TO SHIPPING & HAS PROBABLY BEEN STRIPPED & RUSTED AWAY. (MENAS LETTER DTD 28.6.77). |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 5, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
GROUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER RAS AL KHAFJI. ATTEMPTS TO TOW VESSEL OFF FAILED. ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS DROVE VESSEL TO WITHIN 300FT OF SHORE WHERE SHE IS NOW STRANDED. (LLOYDS VOL.211).
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