Al Medina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Al medina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 29.2 N,39 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.486667
  • Longitude: 39.166667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL MEDINA
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.6.71 REFLOATED AND SUNK 1.5M S OF JEDDAH OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.204 P.326) NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H6259/68 7.11.75 VESSEL REPD IN 212912N, 391000E. (ENCLOSURE TO LTR FROM BRITISH EMBASSY JEDDAH DTD 20.10.75) REPORT APPEARS TO BE AT ODDS WITH LLOYDS INFORMATION. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000164920 9.10.16 NO LONGER SHOWN ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. [DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

PARTED CABLE IN STORM IN 1962, & LAY IN SUNKEN STATE FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. REFLOATED & SUNK 1.5M S OF JEDDAH OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE. (LLOYDS 204/326).

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FAQ

Where is the AL MEDINA wreck located?

The AL MEDINA wreck is located at coordinates 21 29.2 N,39 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL MEDINA?

The seabed around the AL MEDINA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the AL MEDINA sink?

The AL MEDINA sank on May 6, 1971.

When was the wreck of the AL MEDINA discovered?

The wreck of the AL MEDINA was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the AL MEDINA?

The AL MEDINA is classified as a steam ship.

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