Al-Msair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Al-msair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 8.8 N,49 15.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.146667
  • Longitude: 49.265000
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL-MSAIR
Type barge
Length 42.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1996
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH493/400/02 13.2.97 HH493/400/02 13.2.97 PARTIALLY SANK IN 290830N, 491542E. BARGE IS 30FT ABOVE WATER AND HAS NO NAVIGATION HAZARD LIGHTS OR MARKS. (PAKISTAN PART IV IN WEEKLY 2/97). INS AS ST. - NM 976/97. HH493/400/02 HH493/400/02 POSSIBLE SUNKEN DREDGE (SIC) REPORTED IN VICINITY OF 290900N, 491530E WITH 2MTRS OF STRUCTURE ABOVE WATER. (HYDROPAC 135/97). NCA. HH493/410/04 29.4.03 HH493/410/04 29.4.03 UNCHARTED YELLOW AND RED LT BUOY SIGHTED IN APPROX 2908.2N, 4915.7E [WGD] FROM A DISTANCE OF 2.5M. BUOY APPEARS TO MARK A CHARTED WRECK IN SAME VICINITY. (USS BOXER SIGNAL DTD 19.3.03) NCA. HH493/410/04 29.4.03 HH493/410/04 29.4.03 NOW DW IN 2908.8N, 4915.7E [WGD]. 'WR1' PILLAR LT BUOY, QY, IN 2909.2N, 4915.6E [WGD]. (US NM 62540/17/03). - NM 2368/03. 29.5.08 29.5.08 PILLAR LT BUOY NO LONGER SHOWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2882. 16.10.08 SEP 2008/000084096 16.10.08 NOW WK 31MTRS IN 2808.8N, 4815.9E [WGD]. (US NM 42/62032/08). - NM 6457/08.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2008
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 8.8 N,49 15.9 E
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FAQ

Where is the AL-MSAIR wreck located?

The AL-MSAIR wreck is located at coordinates 29 8.8 N,49 15.9 E.

How deep is the AL-MSAIR and where exactly is it located?

The AL-MSAIR lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 29 8.8 N,49 15.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL-MSAIR?

The seabed around the AL-MSAIR lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the AL-MSAIR sink?

The AL-MSAIR sank on Dec 15, 1996.

When was the wreck of the AL-MSAIR discovered?

The wreck of the AL-MSAIR was discovered in 1997.

What type of wreck is the AL-MSAIR?

The AL-MSAIR is classified as a barge.

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