Dorra 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dorra 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 1.5 N,49 11.517 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.025000
  • Longitude: 49.191950
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORRA 5
Type Platform
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.10.78 'DORRA 5' LOCATED OFF RAS AL KHAFJI, SAUDI ARABIA/KUWAIT DIVIDED ZONE, IN 280130N, 491131E, ON SEABED IN ENTIRELY FRACTURED CONDITION. (LLOYDS VOL.234). NCA, PLOTS WITHIN UNSURVEYED AREA TO BE AVOIDED [NO DETAIL SHOWN]. 21.10.78 PLATFORM SURVEYED BY DIVERS. THOUGHT TO BE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.234). 6.4.79 PLATFORM REPORTED AS TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.236).
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2009

Circumstances of loss

20.9.78 PLATFORM, STRUCK BY UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL BETWEEN 20.9.78 & 2.10.78. CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOLS.234 & 236).

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FAQ

Where is the DORRA 5 wreck located?

The DORRA 5 wreck is located at coordinates 28 1.5 N,49 11.517 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DORRA 5?

The seabed around the DORRA 5 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DORRA 5 sink?

The DORRA 5 sank on Oct 3, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DORRA 5 discovered?

The wreck of the DORRA 5 was discovered in 1978.

What type of wreck is the DORRA 5?

The DORRA 5 is classified as a platform.