Fatima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fatima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 57.57 N,56 37.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.959500
  • Longitude: 56.625833
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FATIMA
Type ferry
Flag AE
Length 58 m
Width 12 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 809
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4339/87 11.8.88 SANK IN 255448N, 563900E, & LATER SANK IN 255730N, 563730E. (LLOYDS VOL. 272). ACCEPT LATER DATA. INS AS WK USC PA 90MTRS IN 255730N, 563730E [NAG]. BR STD. 15.10.04 WGD POSN: 2557.570N, 5637.550E. NE 3171. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK 90MTRS IN 2557.57N, 5637.55E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1983 IN GREECE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMIRATES SAUDI SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE DUBAI FOR KARACHI. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION IN ENGINE-ROOM. ONE REPORT STATES EXPLOSION CAUSED BY MINE. 10 CREW RESCUED, ONE DIED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FATIMA wreck located?

The FATIMA wreck is located at coordinates 25 57.57 N,56 37.55 E.

How deep is the FATIMA and where exactly is it located?

The FATIMA lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 25 57.57 N,56 37.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FATIMA?

The seabed around the FATIMA lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the FATIMA sink?

The FATIMA sank on Aug 3, 1988.

When was the wreck of the FATIMA discovered?

The wreck of the FATIMA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FATIMA belong to?

The FATIMA belonged to AE.

What cargo was the FATIMA carrying?

The FATIMA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the FATIMA?

The FATIMA had a tonnage of 809 tons.

What type of wreck is the FATIMA?

The FATIMA is classified as a ferry.

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