Failaka 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Failaka 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 9.1 N,50 19.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.151667
  • Longitude: 50.317500
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAILAKA 8
Type fishing vessel
Flag KW
Tonnage 102
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.3.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 290900N, 501900E IN 35MTRS. (LL 220). NC 11. 25.8.98 [WGD] POSN: 290906N, 501903E. NC 11. SEP 2012/000039539 5.3.12 NOT SHOWN ON IRANIAN 3073 [2007 EDN]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1963, SANK APPROX 7M SE OF KHARG ISLAND FOLLOWING FIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED FISHERIES, KUWAIT.

General Comments

UK NM 3591/24

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FAQ

Where is the FAILAKA 8 wreck located?

The FAILAKA 8 wreck is located at coordinates 29 9.1 N,50 19.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAILAKA 8?

The seabed around the FAILAKA 8 lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the FAILAKA 8 sink?

The FAILAKA 8 sank on Mar 27, 1975.

When was the wreck of the FAILAKA 8 discovered?

The wreck of the FAILAKA 8 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the FAILAKA 8 belong to?

The FAILAKA 8 belonged to KW.

What was the tonnage of the FAILAKA 8?

The FAILAKA 8 had a tonnage of 102 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAILAKA 8?

The FAILAKA 8 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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