Maymoonah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maymoonah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 16.627 N,58 56.041 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.277117
  • Longitude: 58.934017
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAYMOONAH
Type motor vessel
Flag KW
Length 40.5 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3
Orientation 135
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2778/75 20.5.82 SANK IN 231730N 585800E, APPROX, 0.75M OFFSHORE AT QURYAT, OMAN. (LL, 14.5.82). AWAIT MENAS NM. NCA. H2759/72 4.10.82 LOCATED IN 231730N, 585800E. MARKED BY A RED PLASTIC BUOY, 2FT DIAMETER. (MENAS NM 73/82). HOWEVER, AMENDED TO NDW IN 231718N, 585648E. NC 2851. H2759/72 11.8.83 MAST REPD TO DRY 2MTRS. NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE ON RADAR IN SEA STATES OVER 2. (MENAS NM 58/83). CHART AS DW (MAST 2MTRS) IN 231718N, 585648E. - NM 2240/83. HH486/400/01 15.7.92 LIES WITH BRIDGE AND BOW INTACT IN MAX DEPTH 16MTRS. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH ON SE'LY HEADING. NO MAST SEEN IN APRIL '92. (HYD RNO, APR '92). - NM 2236/92. HH486/400/02 7.2.95 WK 8.2MTRS SHOWN IN 231635.4N, 585602.4E [WGD] IN GENERAL DEPTHS 8-12MTRS ON SURVEY [M2411/8]. (IN SURVEY SHIP 'JAMUNA' FOR SULTANATE OF OMAN DTD 20.10.93). WRECK REPORTED IN 231636N, 585630E AS MV 'MAYMOONAH' WITH LEAST DEPTH 9MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTHS OF 16MTRS. (SULTANATE OF OMAN NATIONAL LIST OF WRECKS, LTR DTD 12.11.94, NB, SEE AUTHORITY FOR NM 2236/92 ABOVE). WK 8.2MTRS IN 231637.63N, 585602.49E. (OMANI SD'S CHAPTER 8 ITEM 8.11). FAX TO HYDROGRAPHER, RNO DTD 14.2.95. NCA. HH486/400/02 16.2.95 CONFIRMED AS WK 8.2MTRS IN 231637.36N, 585602.49E [WGD] AND DW IN 231718N, 585648E AS PREVIOUSLY CHARTED AS NON-EXISTENT. (HYDROGRAPHER, RNO FAX DTD 15.2.95). - NM 734/95. 28.9.99 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS IN 2315.95N, 5856.55E ON OMANI 1212 [JUL'99 EDN]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM GIVES AUTHORITY AS 1993/4 SURVEY [SEE ABOVE]. SUPERSEDED BY RNO FAX DTD 15.2.95. NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 OMANI WKS LIST 2015 INCORRECT SEE ABOVE RNO FAX DTD 15.2.95.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

14.5.82 SPRANG A LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. SANK 0.75M OFFSHORE FROM QURYAT, OMAN. (LL, 14.5.82)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 16.627 N,58 56.041 E
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FAQ

Where is the MAYMOONAH wreck located?

The MAYMOONAH wreck is located at coordinates 23 16.627 N,58 56.041 E.

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

The MAYMOONAH lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 23 16.627 N,58 56.041 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAYMOONAH?

The seabed around the MAYMOONAH lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MAYMOONAH sink?

The MAYMOONAH sank on May 6, 1982.

When was the wreck of the MAYMOONAH discovered?

The wreck of the MAYMOONAH was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MAYMOONAH belong to?

The MAYMOONAH belonged to KW.

What cargo was the MAYMOONAH carrying?

The MAYMOONAH was carrying timber,cement.

What was the tonnage of the MAYMOONAH?

The MAYMOONAH had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAYMOONAH?

The MAYMOONAH is classified as a motor vessel.

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