Where is the AL WASL wreck located?

The AL WASL wreck is located at coordinates 21 44.9 N,59 29.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL WASL?

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

The AL WASL sank on Apr 28, 1984.

The wreck of the AL WASL was discovered in 1984.

The AL WASL was carrying general and mixed goods.

The AL WASL had a tonnage of 299 tons.

The AL WASL is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Al wasl Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	21 44.9 N,59 29.3 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 21.748333 Longitude: 59.488333
Water Depth	1 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	AL WASL
Type	motor vessel
Flag	AE
Length	48 m
Width	9 m
Draught	3
Tonnage	299
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 28, 1984
Original Detection Year	1984
Last Detection Year	2025
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H1273/82 12.6.84 HARD AGROUND IN APPROX 213800N, 592800E. (LL 30.5.84). NCA YET. 15.8.84 LIES WITH STERN TO SHORE AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. CARGO STILL ONBOARD. (LL 13 & 14.8.84). H1273/73 12.3.85 NOT REFLOATED. OWNERS DO NOT INTEND TO SALVAGE VESSEL OR CARGO. (LL 4.2.85). INS AS ST PA IN 213800N, 592800E. BR STD. 23.3.98 POSN NOW 214454N, 592918E [WGD]. (OMANI WK LIST, JAN 1998). HH485/430/02 15.7.98 AMENDED TO ST IN 214454N, 592918E [WGD]. - NM 3024/98. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 ST IN 2144.90N, 5929.30E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date	May 16, 2025

GROUNDED FOLLOWING RADAR FAILURE, WHILE EN ROUTE HAMRIYAH TO BERBERA.

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