Adnan 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Adnan 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 24.997 N,48 31.84 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.416617
  • Longitude: 48.530667
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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FAQ

Where is the ADNAN 2 wreck located?

The ADNAN 2 wreck is located at coordinates 28 24.997 N,48 31.84 E.

When did the ADNAN 2 sink?

The ADNAN 2 sank on Feb 25, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ADNAN 2 discovered?

The wreck of the ADNAN 2 was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ADNAN 2 belong to?

The ADNAN 2 belonged to KW.

What type of wreck is the ADNAN 2?

The ADNAN 2 is classified as a tug.