Prinz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Prinz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 47.833 N,67 1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.797217
  • Longitude: 67.016667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINZ
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 140.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 5462
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.7.81 FIRMLY AGROUND APPROX 1000YDS FROM CLIFTON BEACH SEA WALL, SE OF WK OF TRAUGUTT. STERN SWAMPED WITH SEA BREAKING OVER AND LISTING 10-12DEG TO PORT. (LLOYDS VOL.245). HH500/350/01 5.4.90 TO BE SALVED SOON BY MEHRAN ASSOCIATES OF KARACHI. (LLOYDS VOL.279). HH500/350/01 14.12.90 NO DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING SALVAGE YET. (LLOYDS VOL.282). HH500/350/01 9.3.92 MOST OF VESSEL AND CARGO OF SCRAP HAS BEEN SALVAGED. BOTTOM [?BILGES/KEEL] NOT RETRIEVABLE AND HAS BEEN ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.287). NCA YET. 21.3.01 REMAINS OF WK POSSIBLY CHARTED AS 2 OBSTNS SEE 44255 & 44254.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1948 BY KOCKUMS M/V A/B MALMO. ON PASSAGE FROM HAMBURG FOR KARACHI. TOWED TO KARACHI BUT WIRE PARTED ON ENTERING HARBOUR AND VESSEL GROUNDED. ABANDONED. (MSD).

General Comments

See Also: 44254 & 44255

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FAQ

Where is the PRINZ wreck located?

The PRINZ wreck is located at coordinates 24 47.833 N,67 1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINZ?

The seabed around the PRINZ lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the PRINZ sink?

The PRINZ sank on Jul 11, 1981.

When was the wreck of the PRINZ discovered?

The wreck of the PRINZ was discovered in 1981.

What country did the PRINZ belong to?

The PRINZ belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PRINZ carrying?

The PRINZ was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the PRINZ?

The PRINZ had a tonnage of 5462 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINZ?

The PRINZ is classified as a motor vessel.

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