Khaibar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Khaibar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 10.8 N,67 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.180000
  • Longitude: 67.300000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KHAIBAR
Type destroyer
Flag PK
Tonnage 2325
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2997/71 25.1.71 DW 154DEG, 41M FROM MANORA LT. (PAKISTAN NM 44/71). GIVES POSN 241048N, 681800E. - NM 284/72. 15.10.79 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 291 [1:750,000]. NCA. H2991/77 14.5.80 IDENTIFIED AS KHAIBAR. (PAKISTAN NAVY, 28.4.80). HA141/05/01/01 8.11.91 NAME GIVEN AS 'KHABER'. (NIO KARACHI, 15.10.91).
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY INDIAN WARSHIPS OFF KARACHI.

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FAQ

Where is the KHAIBAR wreck located?

The KHAIBAR wreck is located at coordinates 24 10.8 N,67 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KHAIBAR?

The seabed around the KHAIBAR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KHAIBAR sink?

The KHAIBAR sank on Dec 4, 1971.

When was the wreck of the KHAIBAR discovered?

The wreck of the KHAIBAR was discovered in 1971.

What country did the KHAIBAR belong to?

The KHAIBAR belonged to PK.

What was the tonnage of the KHAIBAR?

The KHAIBAR had a tonnage of 2325 tons.

What type of wreck is the KHAIBAR?

The KHAIBAR is classified as a destroyer.

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