Dahran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dahran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 29.54 N,39 9.87 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.492333
  • Longitude: 39.164500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAHRAN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the DAHRAN was historically located at coordinates 21 29.54 N, 39 09.87 E off the coast of Jeddah in the Red Sea. Following extensive maritime surveying and the development of the Tusdeer Container Terminal, the obstruction was officially classified as reclaimed and deleted from active navigational charts as of September 2008. The site, previously identified by wreck position 21.492333, 39.164500, no longer poses a hazard to shipping in the Jeddah port area.

Surveying Details

H6259/68 7.11.75 DW IN 212931N, 390952E. (BR. EMBASSY, JEDDAH, ENCLOSURE TO LTR DTD 20.10.75) BR STD. 2.6.86 SHOWN IN 212931N, 390952E [WGC] ON US 62241. NC 2577. 23.11.99 WGD POSN: 2129.540N, 3909.870E. NE 2577. SEP 2008/000065399 24.9.08 RECLAIMED AREA SHOWN ON TUSDEER CONTAINER TERMINAL, JEDDAH ENGINEERING DRAWING DTD 13.6.07. (HALCROW GROUP LTD) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 5636/08.

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FAQ

Where is the DAHRAN wreck located?

The DAHRAN wreck is located at coordinates 21 29.54 N,39 9.87 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAHRAN?

The seabed around the DAHRAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DAHRAN discovered?

The wreck of the DAHRAN was discovered in 1975.

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