Naran (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Naran (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 49.095 N,66 58.099 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.818250
  • Longitude: 66.968317
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NARAN (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 108.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3888
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1993
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck details for the sunken vessel Naran located off the coast of Karachi near Baba Pool Moorings at coordinates 24 49.095 N, 66 58.099 E. The historical survey records note the wreck sank at moorings, remained under arrest and partially submerged, and was later classified as a dead wreck before being updated with precise geographical position data.

Surveying Details

HH500/430/01 6.9.93 SANK AT BABA POOL MOORINGS, KARACHI. IS WELL AWAY FROM MAIN NAVIGATION CHANNEL. (LL 293). NCA. 29.9.93 NO PHYSICAL CHANGE. PROCEEDING TO AUCTION 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (LL 294). NCA YET. 25.2.94 REPORT THAT VESSEL REMAINS PARTIALLY SUBMERGED AT MOORINGS. (LL 295). NCA YET. 24.6.94 VESSEL STILL UNDER ARREST. (LL 296). NCA YET. 23.1.97 NO FURTHER INFORMATION. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH500/420/02 17.3.99 ST PA IN 2449.08N, 6658.10E [IND]. (PAKISTAN NM 8/32/99). POSSIBLY THIS VESSEL. AMENDED TO LIVE. - NM 1373/99. [WGD] POSN: 2449.095N, 6658.099E.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANNA T '88, EX-SEALIFT '87, EX-OPAL '82, EX-NEW FORTUNE '79, EX-SOUTH SEA '79, EX-SHINJITSU MARU NO.2 '73.BUILT IN 1966 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN K.K., ONOMICHI. HAD BEEN UNDER ARREST SINCE DECEMBER 1988 AND SUFFERED SERIOUS FIRE DAMAGE IN DECEMBER 1989. SHE FINALLY BROKE IN TWO WHILE AT ANCHOR AND SANK IN AUGUST 1993. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the NARAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NARAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 24 49.095 N,66 58.099 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NARAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NARAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the NARAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NARAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 22, 1993.

When was the wreck of the NARAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NARAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the NARAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NARAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to AE.

What cargo was the NARAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NARAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the NARAN (POSSIBLY)?

The NARAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3888 tons.

What type of wreck is the NARAN (POSSIBLY)?

The NARAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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