Muneer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Muneer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46.765 N,66 58.135 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.779417
  • Longitude: 66.968917
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUNEER
Type barge
Flag BH
Length 56.4 m
Tonnage 433
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers UNLIT G CONL BUOY CLOSE SE
Surveying Details 26.3.75 SANK OFF MANORA, ABOUT 3M FROM KARACHI. (LL 219). NCA YET. 14.4.75 REPD SUNK IN 244641N, 665816E. (NAVIND 033/75). NCA YET. H2065/75 3.6.75 SUNK IN 244648.5N, 665813E APPROX. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE SE. (KARACHI NM 19/75). - NM 1245/75. H2065/75 6.6.75 REFLOATING ATTEMPT SUSPENDED UNTIL END MONSOON SEASON. (LL 220). 24.11.75 NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN BY OWNERS TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL 222). H2065/75 6.6.78 NDW REPD IN 244710N, 665747E. (FRENCH NM 17/63/78). WAIT PAKISTAN NM, POSSIBLY 'MUNIR' IN 244648.5N, 0665813E. SEE [44220]. H3786/66 30.8.78 BUOY WITHDRAWN OR MISSING. (HYDRO. DEPT, KARACHI, DTD 10.7.78). H3622/80 28.8.81 WK STILL EXISTS. (HYDROGRAPHER, PAKISTAN NAVY, DTD 26.7.81). 8.11.91 POSN 244651N, 665812E. (NIO KARACHI, DTD 15.10.91). NCA. 14.10.11 [WGD] POSN: 2446.832N, 6658.214E. (PK5SC30Z [EDN 5.4]).
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1958. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ESSA MOHAMMED FALAIFAL, BAHRAIN. DEVELOPED A LEAK WHILE ANCHORED OFF KARACHI AND LATER SANK. ON PASSAGE FROM KARACHI FOR DUBAI & ABU DHABI. CREW RECOVERED. (LLOYDS VOLS.219, 220).

General Comments

UK NM 4148/25

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FAQ

Where is the MUNEER wreck located?

The MUNEER wreck is located at coordinates 24 46.765 N,66 58.135 E.

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

The MUNEER lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 24 46.765 N,66 58.135 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MUNEER?

The seabed around the MUNEER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MUNEER sink?

The MUNEER sank on Mar 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the MUNEER discovered?

The wreck of the MUNEER was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MUNEER belong to?

The MUNEER belonged to BH.

What cargo was the MUNEER carrying?

The MUNEER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MUNEER?

The MUNEER had a tonnage of 433 tons.

What type of wreck is the MUNEER?

The MUNEER is classified as a barge.

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