Isabena Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Isabena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46.52 N,66 55.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.775333
  • Longitude: 66.925833
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISABENA
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 138.7 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7607
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2997/71 4.8.72 DW IN 244620N, 665530E, IN LESS THAN 5FT, WITH G CONL BUOY, GP.FL(2)G.7S CLOSE SSW. (DEHRA DUN NM 20 & 21/72 & LLOYDS 209). - NM 1564/72. H2997/71 21.9.72 WK BUOY REPD IN 244608N, 665540E, OR ABOUT 3C SE OF WK. WK PARTIALLY VISIBLE. (NAVEAM 115/72, KARACHI NM 24/72). H2997/71 25.10.72 DW (DRIES) IN 244611N, 665538E, WITH G CONL BUOY FL.G.4S IN 244608N, 665540E. (KARACHI NM 27/72, NAVIND 140/72). AMEND TO DW (DRIES). - NM 2067/72. H2997/71 5.2.73 DW (DRIES) IN 244606N, 665542E, OR 241 DEG, 3.1 M MANORA LTHO, WITH G CAN BUOY, FL.G.4S 2C NW. (KARACHI NM 31/72). AMEND POSN AND BUOY. - NM 378/73. H2997/71 16.7.73 WK BUOY NOT SEEN IN BAD WEATHER. (BP TELEGRAM 2.7.73). NCA. H1273/73 22.8.73 CONFIRMED WK BUOY MISSING. (KARACHI NM 25(T) & 26(T)/73). H2997/71 18.4.74 WK BUOY, FL.G.7S RELAID IN 244619N, 665536E, OR 2.5C N OF WK. (KARACHI NM 21/74). - NM 857/74. H2065/75 23.4.75 DW NOW IN 244630N, 665532.5E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY 2C S. (NAVIND 039/75, KARACHI NM 20/75). AMEND POSN AND BUOY. - NM 907/75. H2065/75 1.7.75 BUOY NOW PILLAR, FL.G.6S. (KARACHI NM 22/75). AMEND BUOY. - NM 1443/75. H2997/71 10.9.75 BUOY LT NOW FL.G.5S. (KARACHI NM 27/75). NCA. H2997/71 14.4.77 WK REMOVED, POSN 244630N, 665533E NOW FOUL, LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS. (KARACHI NM 22/77, HAMBURG NM 790/77). AMEND TO FOUL 14MTRS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 950/77. 15.10.79 SHOWN AS DW IN ORIGINAL POSN ON INDIAN 291. NCA, SMALL SCALE. 2.10.98 NOT SHOWN ON PAKISTAN 30 [EDN DTD 20.8.97]. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1945, CAPSIZED & SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN KARACHI ROADS, AFTER LISTING DURING BAD WEATHER, & A HEAVY SWELL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FAIRWIND MARITIME CORP. SHE WAS EVENTUALLY REMOVED IN 1977, BUT NOT BEFORE 3 OTHER VESSELS HAD STRUCK HER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ISABENA wreck located?

The ISABENA wreck is located at coordinates 24 46.52 N,66 55.55 E.

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

The ISABENA lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 24 46.52 N,66 55.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ISABENA?

The seabed around the ISABENA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ISABENA sink?

The ISABENA sank on Jul 4, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ISABENA discovered?

The wreck of the ISABENA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ISABENA belong to?

The ISABENA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ISABENA carrying?

The ISABENA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ISABENA?

The ISABENA had a tonnage of 7607 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISABENA?

The ISABENA is classified as a steam ship.

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