Marjan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marjan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 41.408 N,52 40.158 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.690133
  • Longitude: 52.669300
Wreck Depth 11.2 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARJAN (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 97.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 12
Tonnage 2939
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1983
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers ISO DANGER LT BUOY 'HESS', FL(2) 10 SEC, AIS, CLOSE W.
Surveying Details H2387/81 11.12.85 H2387/81,H3580/83 11.12.85 OBSTN, DESCRIBED AS A 15MTRS THICK CORAL WALL, 90MTRS LONG, LYING NW/SE, CENTRED ON 254120N, 524004E. (QATARI GEN. PETROLEUM CO). ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)10S, ESTAB'D IN 254118N, 524000E. (SHELLIMAR TLX DD 26.11.85). - NM 3200/85. HH489/420/01 12.11.93 HH489/420/01 12.11.93 WK IN 254117.5N, 524006E [NAE] DIVED ON 26.10.93 BY DIVERS FROM LT RELUME. LIES ON PORT SIDE IN ABOUT 28MTRS. A COASTER WITH ACCOMMODATION AFT AND LARGELY INTACT. HAS 3 DECK CRANES AND A DERRICK ON BRIDGE FRONT. NO LIFEBOATS AT DAVITS. BUOY MOORINGS ARE ENTANGLED WITH PROPELLER. A 2.5 TONNE CONCRETE SINKER LIES JUST AFT OF THE ACCOMMODATION SUPERSTRUCTURE. CARGO BAGGED SULPHUR CHIPS. LEAST DEPTH, OVER STERN SECTION, 11.2MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 90MTRS, BREADTH 12MTRS. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY. (MENAS, 1.11.93). ALMOST CERTAINLY THE WRECK OF MARJAN. 24.1.97 24.1.97 [WGD] POSN: 254124.5N, 524009.5E. NC 2444. HH488/500/04 9.1.05 HH488/500/04 9.1.05 BUOY NAMED: 'HESS' (HALUL EAST SHOAL SOUTH) IN 2541.31N, 5240.16E [WGD]. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 3.1.06). BR STD. 15.3.13 SEP 2013/000054880 15.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

22.2.83 SAILED 22.2.83 FROM BAHRAIN TO KANDLA AND DISAPPEARED. 15 BODIES RECOVERED FROM SEA NEAR ZUKUM OILFIELD, OFF DAS ISLAND. EMPTY LIFEBOAT WASHED UP ON ISLAND OFF ABU DHABI. (MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 41.408 N,52 40.158 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARJAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MARJAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 25 41.408 N,52 40.158 E.

How deep is the MARJAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARJAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 11.2 meters and is located at coordinates 25 41.408 N,52 40.158 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARJAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MARJAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the MARJAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The MARJAN (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 24, 1983.

When was the wreck of the MARJAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARJAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the MARJAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MARJAN (PROBABLY) belonged to IN.

What cargo was the MARJAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MARJAN (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MARJAN (PROBABLY)?

The MARJAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2939 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARJAN (PROBABLY)?

The MARJAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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