Ibn Batouta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ibn batouta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 59.8 N,34 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.996667
  • Longitude: 34.500000
Water Depth 810 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IBN BATOUTA
Type carrier
Flag KN
Tonnage 4932
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 2009
Original Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.3.09 SANK ABOUT 35 MILES OFF SAFAGA. IN 2659.8N, 3430.0E. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK, 20.3.09). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1973. PASSAGE ABU DHUMAIMA, NEAR SAFAGA, FOR THE UAE. INITIALLY REPORTED AS HAVING SUNK IN BAD WEATHER. LATER REPORTED AS HAVING SUNK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH OXL SULTAN (6714 GT BUILT 1998). 10 MEN RECOVERED, 2 DEAD & 14 MISSING. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK).

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FAQ

Where is the IBN BATOUTA wreck located?

The IBN BATOUTA wreck is located at coordinates 26 59.8 N,34 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IBN BATOUTA?

The seabed around the IBN BATOUTA lies at approximately 810 meters deep.

When did the IBN BATOUTA sink?

The IBN BATOUTA sank on Mar 9, 2009.

When was the wreck of the IBN BATOUTA discovered?

The wreck of the IBN BATOUTA was discovered in 2009.

What country did the IBN BATOUTA belong to?

The IBN BATOUTA belonged to KN.

What cargo was the IBN BATOUTA carrying?

The IBN BATOUTA was carrying chemicals,sand.

What was the tonnage of the IBN BATOUTA?

The IBN BATOUTA had a tonnage of 4932 tons.

What type of wreck is the IBN BATOUTA?

The IBN BATOUTA is classified as a carrier.

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