Midnight Moon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Midnight moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 57.501 N,49 3.071 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.958350
  • Longitude: 49.051183
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIDNIGHT MOON
Type supply vessel
Flag PA
Length 47.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers N CARD 'MIDNIGHT MOON', Q, CLOSE NW
Surveying Details H3162/69 13.12.78 H3162/69 13.12.78 WK 29MTRS [MLWS] IN 285722N, 490303E [NAH]. (MENAS NM 117/78). INS AS WK 15FMS. - NM 34/79. H3162/69 2.1.79 H3162/69 2.1.79 NOW WK 24MTRS. (MENAS NM 123/78). AMEND TO WK 13FMS. - NM 148/79. H3162/69 15.2.79 H3162/69 15.2.79 NOW SW 21MTRS, WITH G CAN BUOY, FL(2)10S CLOSE NW. (MENAS NM 15/79). - NM 492/79. 31.3.79 31.3.79 VESSEL HAS BEEN WRITTEN OFF & WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LL 30.3.79). H4151/74 6.11.80 H4151/74 6.11.80 BUOY NOW N CARD, Q, IN 285728N, 490248E [NAH]. (MENAS NM 117/80). - NM 2494/80. HH488/500/04 9.1.05 HH488/500/04 9.1.05 BUOY NAMED: 'MIDNIGHT MOON'. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 3.1.06). BR STD. 9.8.12 9.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 2857.501N, 4903.071E.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2012

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL CAPSIZED & SANK WHEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT BROKE LOOSE IN A STORM, WHILST EN-ROUTE KHAFJI TO AL HAUT OILFIELDS.

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FAQ

Where is the MIDNIGHT MOON wreck located?

The MIDNIGHT MOON wreck is located at coordinates 28 57.501 N,49 3.071 E.

How deep is the MIDNIGHT MOON and where exactly is it located?

The MIDNIGHT MOON lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 28 57.501 N,49 3.071 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MIDNIGHT MOON?

The seabed around the MIDNIGHT MOON lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the MIDNIGHT MOON sink?

The MIDNIGHT MOON sank on Nov 1, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MIDNIGHT MOON discovered?

The wreck of the MIDNIGHT MOON was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MIDNIGHT MOON belong to?

The MIDNIGHT MOON belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the MIDNIGHT MOON?

The MIDNIGHT MOON had a tonnage of 176 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIDNIGHT MOON?

The MIDNIGHT MOON is classified as a supply vessel.

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