Albahaa B. Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Albahaa b. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
7 0 S,45 0 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -7.000000
- Longitude: 45.000000
|
| Water Depth |
4200 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ALBAHAA B. |
|
Type
|
tanker
|
| Flag |
LR |
| Length |
326.1 m |
| Width |
49.1 m |
| Draught |
26.8 |
| Tonnage |
109465 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 3, 1980
|
| Original Detection Year |
1980 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 9, 2003 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck known as Albahaa B is located at coordinates 07 00 00S, 45 00 00E in the Indian Ocean. This underwater obstruction was reported after the vessel suffered a catastrophic explosion and subsequently sank at this approximate position. Following initial reports from April 1980, the site remains documented as a maritime hazard for vessels navigating this region of the Indian Ocean. No further survey updates have been recorded for this underwater wreckage.
Surveying Details
H3079/72 14.4.80 REPORTED AS HAVING EXPLODED AND SANK IN 070000S, 450000E APPROX. (LL, 7.4.80). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1971 BY HOWALDTSWERKE-DEUTSCHE WERFT, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CRANBERRY CORPORATION. PASSAGE DURBAN TO QUOIN ISLAND, FOR ORDERS. SANK AFTER BEING RIPPED APART BY MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS FROM HER EMPTY HOLDS. SIX MEN LOST. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
7 0 S,45 0 E
Albahaa B. on Wreck Map
Albahaa B. Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ALBAHAA B. wreck located?
The ALBAHAA B. wreck is located at coordinates 7 0 S,45 0 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ALBAHAA B.?
The seabed around the ALBAHAA B. lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.
When did the ALBAHAA B. sink?
The ALBAHAA B. sank on Apr 3, 1980.
When was the wreck of the ALBAHAA B. discovered?
The wreck of the ALBAHAA B. was discovered in 1980.
What country did the ALBAHAA B. belong to?
The ALBAHAA B. belonged to LR.
What cargo was the ALBAHAA B. carrying?
The ALBAHAA B. was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the ALBAHAA B.?
The ALBAHAA B. had a tonnage of 109465 tons.
What type of wreck is the ALBAHAA B.?
The ALBAHAA B. is classified as a tanker.