Al Niser I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Al niser i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 58.3 N,56 58.067 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.971667
  • Longitude: 56.967783
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL NISER I
Type motor vessel
Flag KW
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 489
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1980
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4398/79 14.4.80 H4398/79 14.4.80 NDW PA IN 255812N, 565800E IN GEN DEPTH 50FMS. (US SIGNAL DTD 24.4.80). BR STD. H4398/79 12.10.81 H4398/79 12.10.81 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (US NM 62392/39/81). NCA. 21.6.94 21.6.94 WGD POSN: 255818N, 565804E. NC 3171.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE KUWAIT FOR BOMBAY. SANK DUE TO INGRESS OF WATER INTO HOLD. BILL OF LOADING SHOWS CARGO OF 415TONS COPPER, BRASS & ALUMINIUM SCRAP, BUT INSURERS CLAIM NOT LOADED AS STATED. (LLOYDS VOL.240).

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FAQ

Where is the AL NISER I wreck located?

The AL NISER I wreck is located at coordinates 25 58.3 N,56 58.067 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL NISER I?

The seabed around the AL NISER I lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the AL NISER I sink?

The AL NISER I sank on Mar 23, 1980.

When was the wreck of the AL NISER I discovered?

The wreck of the AL NISER I was discovered in 1980.

What country did the AL NISER I belong to?

The AL NISER I belonged to KW.

What cargo was the AL NISER I carrying?

The AL NISER I was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the AL NISER I?

The AL NISER I had a tonnage of 489 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL NISER I?

The AL NISER I is classified as a motor vessel.

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