Good Luck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Good luck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 24.9 N,49 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.415000
  • Longitude: 49.083333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOOD LUCK
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 186.8 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 20765
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.7.82 7.7.82 TOWED TO BANDAR KHOMEYNI & BEACHED BETWEEN BUOYS NOS 15 & 28, OPPOSITE THE JETTIES. (LL,16.6.82 & 25.6.82). NCA, POSN 302454N, 490500E FOR FILING ONLY. 3.2.92 3.2.92 TOWED TO GADANI BEACH OCT '83 & SCRAPPED. (MSD). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2009

Circumstances of loss

6.6.82 BUILT IN 1965 BY HAUGESUND M/VA/S, HAUGESUND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANICONS CIA. NAV, S.A. PASSAGE CONSTANTZA FOR BANDAR KHOMEINI. STRUCK BY MISSILE FIRED BY IRAQI AIRCRAFT ON 6.6.82. CAUGHT FIRE. TOWED TO BANDAR KHOMEYNI & BEACHED BETWEEN BUOYS NOS 15 & 28, OPPOSITE THE JETTIES, IN BURNT OUT CONDITION. 3 OF THE 25 CREWMEN LOST THEIR LIVES. CARGO HAS BEEN DISCHARGED. DECLARED A WAR CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD, MV IRAN ESLAMI H/N 4.7.82).

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FAQ

Where is the GOOD LUCK wreck located?

The GOOD LUCK wreck is located at coordinates 30 24.9 N,49 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOOD LUCK?

The seabed around the GOOD LUCK lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the GOOD LUCK sink?

The GOOD LUCK sank on Jun 6, 1982.

When was the wreck of the GOOD LUCK discovered?

The wreck of the GOOD LUCK was discovered in 1982.

What country did the GOOD LUCK belong to?

The GOOD LUCK belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GOOD LUCK carrying?

The GOOD LUCK was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the GOOD LUCK?

The GOOD LUCK had a tonnage of 20765 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOOD LUCK?

The GOOD LUCK is classified as a bulk carrier.

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