Iran Ehsan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Iran ehsan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 4 N,120 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.066667
  • Longitude: 120.100000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRAN EHSAN
Type motor vessel
Flag IR
Length 150 m
Width 21 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 10205
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1991
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck IRAN EHSAN is located at coordinates 16.0667 N, 120.1000 E off the coast of West Luzon near Port Sual, Philippines. Following its initial grounding incident in November 1991, historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office confirm the vessel was refloated on April 6, 1995. At the time of the casualty, the vessel was in ballast and did not sustain significant structural damage. This site is documented under historical survey records as a former underwater obstruction in the coastal waters of the West Luzon region.

Surveying Details

HH552/350/01 14.11.91 HH552/350/01 14.11.91 AGROUND IN VICINITY OF PORT SUAL, W LUZON. (LL 7 & 13.11.91). NCA. HH552/350/01 21.11.91 HH552/350/01 21.11.91 VESSEL DID NOT SUSTAIN DAMAGE AND WAS IN BALLAST AT TIME OF CASUALTY. (LL 14.11.91). NCA. 6.4.95 6.4.95 REFLOATED. (LL 286). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the IRAN EHSAN wreck located?

The IRAN EHSAN wreck is located at coordinates 16 4 N,120 6 E.

When did the IRAN EHSAN sink?

The IRAN EHSAN sank on Oct 29, 1991.

When was the wreck of the IRAN EHSAN discovered?

The wreck of the IRAN EHSAN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the IRAN EHSAN belong to?

The IRAN EHSAN belonged to IR.

What was the tonnage of the IRAN EHSAN?

The IRAN EHSAN had a tonnage of 10205 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRAN EHSAN?

The IRAN EHSAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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