Motaheda 208 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Motaheda 208 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 21 N,47 55.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.350000
  • Longitude: 47.920000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOTAHEDA 208
Type barge
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.1.77 12.1.77 WK REPORTED SANK IN 292100N, 475512E. (LL 11.1.77). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 2.2.77 2.2.77 SANK AT PIER NO.9, SHUWAIKH. ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE FOR LIFTING. (LL 4.2.77). NCA. H2422/86 9.6.86 H2422/86 9.6.86 NO LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF THIS REPORT, BERTH NO.9 CURRENTLY IN USE BY LARGE VESSELS. PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN SALVAGED. (M C OBERMAN, TD-19). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK OVERNIGHT AT PIER NO.9, SHUWAIKH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNICAP BARGE LINES - UNITED FISHERIES & CAPPAERT ENTERPRISES. (LL VOL.227)

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FAQ

Where is the MOTAHEDA 208 wreck located?

The MOTAHEDA 208 wreck is located at coordinates 29 21 N,47 55.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOTAHEDA 208?

The seabed around the MOTAHEDA 208 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MOTAHEDA 208 sink?

The MOTAHEDA 208 sank on Jan 8, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MOTAHEDA 208 discovered?

The wreck of the MOTAHEDA 208 was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the MOTAHEDA 208 carrying?

The MOTAHEDA 208 was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What type of wreck is the MOTAHEDA 208?

The MOTAHEDA 208 is classified as a barge.

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