Natara 7 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Natara 7 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 57.293 N,51 5.665 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.954883
  • Longitude: 51.094417
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NATARA 7
Type supply vessel
Flag BH
Sonar Length 18
Shadow Height 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2387/81 14.7.88 H2387/81 14.7.88 SANK IN 265400N, 510600E. (LL 24.6.88). WK OF SUPPLY CRAFT IN 265654N, 510541E. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 162FT WITH REPORTED CLEARANCE OF 57FT OVER MAST. (MENAS NM 48/88). INS AS WK 17.4MTRS. - NM 2288/88. H3903/78 5.9.88 H3903/78 5.9.88 NAME ORIGINALLY GIVEN AS NADA. NOW BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN NATARA 7, BUT UNCONFIRMED. (LL 1.8.88). NFA. HH492/420/03 22.9.98 HH492/420/03 22.9.98 LOCATED IN 265659N, 510539.5E [AIN] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. LENGTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 4 TO 5MTRS. IN A SCOUR HOLE. (BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER MIDDLE EAST, M3078). AMEND WK 57MTRS. - NM 278/99 11.12.12 11.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 2657.293N, 5105.665E.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2012

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON WATER IN ENGINE ROOM. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. SANK DUE AGE AND BOTTOM PLATE DETERIORATION. (LL).

General Comments

LIES IN SCOUR HOLE

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FAQ

Where is the NATARA 7 wreck located?

The NATARA 7 wreck is located at coordinates 26 57.293 N,51 5.665 E.

How deep is the NATARA 7 and where exactly is it located?

The NATARA 7 lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 26 57.293 N,51 5.665 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NATARA 7?

The seabed around the NATARA 7 lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the NATARA 7 sink?

The NATARA 7 sank on Jun 21, 1988.

When was the wreck of the NATARA 7 discovered?

The wreck of the NATARA 7 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the NATARA 7 belong to?

The NATARA 7 belonged to BH.

What type of wreck is the NATARA 7?

The NATARA 7 is classified as a supply vessel.

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