Where is the OBESTAIN wreck located?

The OBESTAIN wreck is located at coordinates 15 0 N,42 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OBESTAIN?

The seabed around the OBESTAIN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

The OBESTAIN sank on May 23, 1981.

The wreck of the OBESTAIN was discovered in 1981.

The OBESTAIN is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	lifted
Obestain Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	15 0 N,42 52 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 15.000000 Longitude: 42.866667
Water Depth	5 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	OBESTAIN
Type	motor vessel
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	May 23, 1981
Original Detection Year	1981
Last Detection Year	1982
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H3555/80 1.6.81 H3555/80 1.6.81 RAN AGROUND WHILE PROCEEDING TO ANCHORAGE. REFLOATING EFFORTS SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 27.5.81). NCA. 2.6.81 2.6.81 REFLOATED I.6.81. (LL 2.6.81). H4067/81 2.4.82 H4067/81 2.4.82 WRECK SALVAGE COMPANY REMOVED WK FROM THE BEACH IN VICINITY OF R'AS KATERIB. NAME NOT KNOWN. (HMS HERALD, 31.10.81). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Sep 22, 2003

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