Farida Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Farida ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
24 47.27 N,66 58.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.787833
  • Longitude: 66.981950
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARIDA II
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 106.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3513
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH500/350/01 19.9.89 AGROUND NEAR QILA KASIM, NEAR MANORA. (LL, 4.7.89). DECISION ON FUTURE OF WK WILL BE TAKEN AFTER MONSOON SEASON. (LL, 1.9.89). NCA YET. HH500/350/01 2.10.90 STILL AGROUND. NO DECISION TAKEN REGARDING FUTURE DISPOSITION. (LL, 23.7.90). HH500/350/01 23.5.91 OWNERS SELLING VESSEL 'AS IS, WHERE IS' FOR DEMOLITION. (LL, 17.5.91). 8.11.91 POSN 244715N, 665855E. (NIO KARACHI, 15.10.91). NCA YET. HH500/350/01 9.3.92 DEMOLITION NOW COMPLETE. (LL, 27.2.92).
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

4.7.89 WAS ANCHORED OFF-SHORE WAITING TO BE SCRAPPED WHEN ANCHOR CABLE PARTED IN STRONG WINDS AND SHE DRIFTED ASHORE. (LL, 4.7.89). EX-MARIA WHICH STRANDED S OF UEZ 28.5.81. SEE 107800275.

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FAQ

Where is the FARIDA II wreck located?

The FARIDA II wreck is located at coordinates 24 47.27 N,66 58.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FARIDA II?

The seabed around the FARIDA II lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FARIDA II sink?

The FARIDA II sank on Jul 2, 1989.

When was the wreck of the FARIDA II discovered?

The wreck of the FARIDA II was discovered in 1989.

What country did the FARIDA II belong to?

The FARIDA II belonged to AE.

What was the tonnage of the FARIDA II?

The FARIDA II had a tonnage of 3513 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARIDA II?

The FARIDA II is classified as a motor vessel.