Al Said Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Al said Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 39 N,43 29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.650000
  • Longitude: 43.483333
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL SAID
Type sailing vessel
Flag AE
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.1.76 SANK NEAR ADEN TERRITORIAL WATERS. (LL, 6/7.1.76). NCA, POSN 123900N, 432900E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

7.1.76 VESSEL SANK IN RED SEA, DUE TO A STORM NEAR ADEN TERRITORIAL WATERS WHILST ON PASSAGE BERBERA FOR SHARJAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALI ABDULLA ALMIRZA, KHORFAKAN, SHARJAH. ALL 26 CREW RESCUED. (LL, 6/7.1.76).

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FAQ

Where is the AL SAID wreck located?

The AL SAID wreck is located at coordinates 12 39 N,43 29 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL SAID?

The seabed around the AL SAID lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the AL SAID sink?

The AL SAID sank on Jan 4, 1976.

When was the wreck of the AL SAID discovered?

The wreck of the AL SAID was discovered in 1976.

What country did the AL SAID belong to?

The AL SAID belonged to AE.

What cargo was the AL SAID carrying?

The AL SAID was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the AL SAID?

The AL SAID had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL SAID?

The AL SAID is classified as a sailing vessel.

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