Al Mawarid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Al mawarid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 18.5 N,58 24.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.308333
  • Longitude: 58.413333
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL MAWARID
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 40 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 800
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH120/351/01 18.12.89 SUNK IN 241830N, 582448E, APPROX. IN ABOUT 2500MTRS. (SON HYDRO OFFICER, TLX 16.11.89). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK PA IN 2418.50N, 5824.80E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

11.10.89 CAPSIZED 11.10.89 ABOUT 27 MILES E OF RAS AL HADD WHILE ON PASSAGE TO ADEN. REASON UNKNOWN. DRIFTED AND WAS EVENTUALLY LOCATED BY OMANI NAVAL VESSEL AND SUNK USING DEMOLITION CHARGE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the AL MAWARID wreck located?

The AL MAWARID wreck is located at coordinates 24 18.5 N,58 24.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL MAWARID?

The seabed around the AL MAWARID lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the AL MAWARID sink?

The AL MAWARID sank on Oct 11, 1989.

When was the wreck of the AL MAWARID discovered?

The wreck of the AL MAWARID was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AL MAWARID belong to?

The AL MAWARID belonged to AE.

What cargo was the AL MAWARID carrying?

The AL MAWARID was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the AL MAWARID?

The AL MAWARID had a tonnage of 800 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL MAWARID?

The AL MAWARID is classified as a motor vessel.

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