Kiyoh Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kiyoh maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 15.4 N,55 15.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.256667
  • Longitude: 55.256667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIYOH MARU
Type tanker
Flag PA
Tonnage 770
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.3.76 4.3.76 VESSEL ABANDONED IN 255000N, 554000E AFTER FIRE. (LLOYDS VOL.222). 4.3.76 4.3.76 TOWED TO DUBAI, CARGO REMOVED & VESSEL BEACHED INSIDE BREAKWATER OF DUBAI DRY DOCK IN APPROX 251518N, 551521E WHERE SHE LATER CAPSIZED & SANK. (LL, 3.3.76). 30.3.76 30.3.76 NEGOTIATIONS ARE UNDER WAY FOR MAGNUS FLOATING CRANE, WHICH IS ARRIVING AT DUBAI SOON TO SALVE VESSEL. (LL, 27.3.76). NCA. 25.2.77 25.2.77 SALVAGE OPS USING MAGNUS X FLOATING CRANE TAKING PLACE ON 16.12.76. (L J WILLIAMS). NCA. 23.6.92 23.6.92 RAISED DURING 1978 & BROKEN UP. (MSD).
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

10.12.75 VESSEL, BUILT 1965, WAS ABANDONED AFTER A FIRE ON 10.12.75 & TOWED TO DUBAI. CARGO WAS TAKEN OFF & VESSEL BEACHED INSIDE BREAKWATER OF DUBAI DRY DOCK, BUT ON 19.2.76 VESSEL CAPSIZED & SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TAKEBAYASHI KISEN CO. LTD, TOKYO, VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE DUBAI TO MUSCAT. (LL, 3.3.76). RAISED DURING 1978, AFTER WHICH SHE WAS BROKEN UP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KIYOH MARU wreck located?

The KIYOH MARU wreck is located at coordinates 25 15.4 N,55 15.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIYOH MARU?

The seabed around the KIYOH MARU lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the KIYOH MARU sink?

The KIYOH MARU sank on Feb 19, 1976.

When was the wreck of the KIYOH MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KIYOH MARU was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KIYOH MARU belong to?

The KIYOH MARU belonged to PA.

What cargo was the KIYOH MARU carrying?

The KIYOH MARU was carrying gas,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the KIYOH MARU?

The KIYOH MARU had a tonnage of 770 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIYOH MARU?

The KIYOH MARU is classified as a tanker.

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