Al Mansoura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Al mansoura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 17.933 N,49 27.808 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.298883
  • Longitude: 49.463467
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL MANSOURA
Type carrier
Flag QA
Length 102.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1520
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2387/81 11.12.85 H2387/81 11.12.85 SANK IN 281748N, 492746E, IN 150FT DEPTH. (LL 26.11.85; MENAS NM 83/85). INS AS DW. - NM 355/86. 19.12.85 19.12.85 POSN GIVEN AS 281748N, 492800E. POSSIBILITY OF WK REMOVAL BEING DISCUSSED. (LL 17.12.85). NCA. 5.7.90 5.7.90 SHOW IN 281756N, 492748.5E [WGD]. NC 3774. HH492/450/01 18.2.93 HH492/450/01 18.2.93 UNLIT SPAR BUOY IN 281754.5N, 492751E REPLACED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 10S. (SAUDI PORT AUTHORITY NM 'A' 266/13.2.93). - NM 736/93 HH492/450/01 6.7.93 HH492/450/01 6.7.93 LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SAUDI PORT AUTHORITY NOTICE 'A' 270/93). - NM 2418/93.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1971 BY RONALDWERFT GMBH, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY QATAR NATIONAL NAVIGATION & TRANSPORT CO. PASSAGE UMM SAID, DOHA, FOR KUWAIT. STRUCK OBJECT IN WATER AFTER WHICH EXPLOSION OCCURED. WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK OIL STRUCTURE MAHARAH 10/15 IN 281623N, 492816E. LATER SANK ABOUT 50M OFF RAS AL KHAFJI. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AL MANSOURA wreck located?

The AL MANSOURA wreck is located at coordinates 28 17.933 N,49 27.808 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL MANSOURA?

The seabed around the AL MANSOURA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the AL MANSOURA sink?

The AL MANSOURA sank on Nov 21, 1985.

When was the wreck of the AL MANSOURA discovered?

The wreck of the AL MANSOURA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the AL MANSOURA belong to?

The AL MANSOURA belonged to QA.

What cargo was the AL MANSOURA carrying?

The AL MANSOURA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the AL MANSOURA?

The AL MANSOURA had a tonnage of 1520 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL MANSOURA?

The AL MANSOURA is classified as a carrier.

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