Amuriyah (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Amuriyah (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 58.55 N,48 12.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.975833
  • Longitude: 48.214167
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag IQ
Length 285 m
Width 44.2 m
Draught 17.1
Tonnage 81227
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH498/430/01 6.6.91 HH498/430/01 6.6.91 VESSEL SUNK IN 295800N, 481300E. (HMS LONDON, SIGNAL DTD 22.2.91; APP 1, ANNEX D TO SNOME'S 226/1, 20.3.91). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 1798/91. HH494/400/03 13.7.93 HH494/400/03 13.7.93 M TANKER 'ALRUMILAH' LIES HALF SUNK, BUT CLEAR OF CHANNEL, IN 295830N, 481312E. (GEN. ESTAB. OF PORTS OF IRAQ, TELEX DTD 12.7.93). POSSIBLY M TANKER 'AMURIYAH'. (LLOYDS VOL.293). AMEND TO ST IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2596/93. 2.12.94 2.12.94 ST SHOWN IN 295833N, 481251E [WGD] ON UN MAP IKBDC (SERIES 3, SHEET 15). NE 1235. 6.4.95 6.4.95 REPORTED TO BE IN DANGER OF LOSING CARGO OF 100,000 TONS OF HEAVY CRUDE. (LLOYDS VOL.300). 19.8.05 19.8.05 SHOWN AS 2 ST ON US 62437 [11TH EDN, APR'05]. BOW & STERN POSNS QUOTED IN USS HENSON REPORT OF SURVEY [M4126]. BOW IN 2958.527N, 4812.799E, STERN IN 2958.580N, 4812.926E, WHICH AGREE ST POSNS ON US 62437. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 1994

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1977 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN ARENDAL, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRAQI OIL TANKER ENTERPRISE. ATTACKED & SUNK BY AIRCRAFT DURING THE IRAQI OCCUPATION OF KUWAIT. THREATENS TO BE AN ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHE AS CARRYING APPROX 100,000 OF CRUDE OIL. (MSD).

General Comments

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 58.55 N,48 12.85 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 58.55 N,48 12.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 26, 1991.

When was the wreck of the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) belonged to IQ.

What cargo was the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY)?

The AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 81227 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY)?

The AMURIYAH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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