Lucky Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lucky princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 38.21 N,58 34.29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.636833
  • Longitude: 58.571500
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCKY PRINCESS
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 50 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 3.5
Shadow Height 11
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1986
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.1.86 SANK IN WAITING AREA OFF MINA QABOOS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 21.1.86). NCA YET. H5492/69 19.2.86 SUNK IN 233812N, 583407E. MARKED BY G LATERAL BUOY, FL.G.2.5S CLOSE E. UPRIGHT STANDING 11MTRS HIGH, WITH LEAST DEPTH 31MTRS. (MUSCAT, TELEX 20.1.86, OMAN NM 3/86). - NM 671/86. H2576/84 4.2.88 BUOY TEMPORARILY REMOVED. (P BANYARD, OIC HYDROGRAPHY SON, TELEX 28.1.88). TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 2 MONTHS. NO PLANS TO REMOVE WK. (P BANYARD, TELEX 9.5.88). NCA. HH485/800/01 2.6.89 BUOY RECENTLY LOST. WILL BE REPLACED. (SON HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICER, TELEX 15.5.89). NCA. HH120/351/01 18.6.91 BUOY REMOVED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. WK REMAINS BUT NO HAZARD OTHER THAN PRESENTING A FOUL TO ANCHORING VESSELS. (QATARI IBN AL FUJA'A, HN 8.6.91). NCA YET. HH120/351/01 20.6.91 BUOY HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (HYDROGRAPHER, ROYAL NAVY OMAN, FAX 19.6.91). - NM 1881/91. HH485/420/03 28.10.94 LEAST DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (ROYAL NAVY OMAN WK LIST DTD 17.09.94). HH485/430/03 7.1.05 POSN: 2318.21N, 5834.27E [WGD]. (OMANI MARITIME HANDBOOK 2005). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000179074 3.9.14 NOW WK 20.8MTRS IN 2338.21N, 5834.29E [WGD]. (OMAN NM 8/16/14). - NM 4191/14. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 WK DEPTH 20.8MTRS IN 2338.21N, 5834.29E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). SEP 2018/000274279 29.11.18 WK DEPTH 31.0MTRS IN 2338.210N, 5834.290E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST MONTHLY EDN 10/2018). AMEND NDW 31MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

21.1.86 SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. (LL, 21.1.86).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, STANDING 11MTRS HIGH. UK NM 5763/18.

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FAQ

Where is the LUCKY PRINCESS wreck located?

The LUCKY PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 23 38.21 N,58 34.29 E.

How deep is the LUCKY PRINCESS and where exactly is it located?

The LUCKY PRINCESS lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 23 38.21 N,58 34.29 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCKY PRINCESS?

The seabed around the LUCKY PRINCESS lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the LUCKY PRINCESS sink?

The LUCKY PRINCESS sank on Jan 14, 1986.

When was the wreck of the LUCKY PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the LUCKY PRINCESS was discovered in 1986.

What country did the LUCKY PRINCESS belong to?

The LUCKY PRINCESS belonged to AE.

What cargo was the LUCKY PRINCESS carrying?

The LUCKY PRINCESS was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the LUCKY PRINCESS?

The LUCKY PRINCESS had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCKY PRINCESS?

The LUCKY PRINCESS is classified as a motor vessel.

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