Anwar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anwar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 30 N,42 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.500000
  • Longitude: 42.000000
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANWAR
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3555/80 15.3.83 SANK NEAR JABAL AT TAIR. (LL, 21.10.82 & 10.2.83). POSN 153000N, 420000E. NCA. PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 600MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

21.10.82 VESSEL SANK NEAR JABAL AT TAIR, RED SEA, WHILST ON PASSAGEE PORT SUDAN TO MUKALLA. (LL, 21.10.82 & 10.2.83).

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FAQ

Where is the ANWAR wreck located?

The ANWAR wreck is located at coordinates 15 30 N,42 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANWAR?

The seabed around the ANWAR lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the ANWAR sink?

The ANWAR sank on Oct 7, 1982.

When was the wreck of the ANWAR discovered?

The wreck of the ANWAR was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ANWAR belong to?

The ANWAR belonged to AE.

What cargo was the ANWAR carrying?

The ANWAR was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the ANWAR?

The ANWAR had a tonnage of 424 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANWAR?

The ANWAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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