Al Kuwait Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Al kuwait Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
28 53.733 N,48 22.9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 21 m |
| Water Depth | 22 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | AL KUWAIT |
| Type | cruiser (merchant) |
| Flag | KW |
| Length | 15.2 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 25, 1980 |
| Original Detection Year | 1980 |
| Last Detection Year | 1989 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H4151/74 29.2.80 H4151/74 29.2.80 SANK IN 285400N, 482300E, APPROX. NOT FOUND DURING 3 DAY WIRE & E/S SEARCH. (LL, 19.2.80). NCA YET. H2422/86 9.6.86 H2422/86 9.6.86 LOCATED 1.4.85 IN 285343N, 482259E [AIN EL ABD DATUM]. (M C OBERMAN). INS WK 21MTRS. BR STD. 1.12.87 1.12.87 NAG POSN: 285336N, 482254E. H1273/86 23.8.89 H1273/86 23.8.89 NOT SHOWN ON KUWAIT 4E. NCA. 17.8.90 17.8.90 WGD POSN: 285344N, 482254E. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 25, 1991 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM.
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