Omega Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Omega Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 2.8 N,57 49.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.046667
  • Longitude: 57.825167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OMEGA
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 72.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1224
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.7.76 VESSEL GROUNDED IN 190000N, 575500E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.225). NCA YET. H1273/81 2.3.81 ST IN 190248N, 574930E [WGC]. (FRENCH NM 81/06/50). BR STD. 5.4.03 WGD POSN: 1902.800N, 5749.510E. NE 3785.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1959 BY FUKUSHIMA ZOSENSHO, MATSUE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SETI YAM (1972) LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM BANDAR SHAHPOUR TO DJIBOUTI. RAN AGROUND ON A BEACH NEAR RAS MADRAKAH. ABANDONED BY THE 11 MAN CREW AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OMEGA wreck located?

The OMEGA wreck is located at coordinates 19 2.8 N,57 49.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OMEGA?

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

When did the OMEGA sink?

The OMEGA sank on Jul 14, 1976.

When was the wreck of the OMEGA discovered?

The wreck of the OMEGA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the OMEGA belong to?

The OMEGA belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the OMEGA?

The OMEGA had a tonnage of 1224 tons.

What type of wreck is the OMEGA?

The OMEGA is classified as a tanker.

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