Sackr Al Jaziram Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sackr al jaziram Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 36.03 N,37 14.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.600500
  • Longitude: 37.240167
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SACKR AL JAZIRAM
Type roll on-roll off
Flag SA
Length 84.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 1276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1980
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel Sackr Al Jaziram is located underwater at coordinates 19 36.03 N, 37 14.41 E. Originally reported sinking in December 1980, the wreck was later confirmed completely sunk with subsequent depth adjustments. Historical survey data notes the site with a least depth of 20 feet, while later depth assessments placed the wreck in deeper waters around 35 to 50 fathoms and 46 meters, before its final position was officially adjusted in 2016. Recognized as a total loss left as it lies, this submerged obstruction is documented by the UK Hydrographic Office for maritime navigation.

Surveying Details

H5198/70 16.12.80 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 193600N, 371424E. (LL, 4.12.80). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H5198/70 22.4.81 REPD COMPLETELY SUNK IN 193600N, 371430E WITH LEAST DEPTH OVER VESSEL OF 20 FT. (LL, 24.3.81). PLOTS IN 55FMS. NCA. 3.8.81 VESSEL IN DEPTH OF MORE THAN 50FMS AND NOT AS PREVIOUSLY REPD. TO BE LEFT AS LIES, A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 22.7.81). AMEND TO WK USC PA 35FMS [65MTRS]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000047917 3.3.16 NDW USC 46MTRS POSN ADJUSTED TO 1936.030N, 3714.410E [WGD]. (ALI BADIE; PORT OF SUDAN E-MAIL, DTD 13.2.16, ). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUAKIN. BUILT IN 1967 BY FORGES ET CHANTIERS DE LA MEDITERANEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FAROUK ESTABLISHMENT. LISTED WHILST LOADING CATTLE IN PORT SUDAN ON 25 NOV 1980. WHILE BEING TOWED OUT OF HARBOUR COLLIDED WITH MV MARGO. VESSEL WAS BEACHED OUTSIDE THE HARBOUR BUT LATER CAPSIZED & SANK. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 36.03 N,37 14.41 E
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FAQ

Where is the SACKR AL JAZIRAM wreck located?

The SACKR AL JAZIRAM wreck is located at coordinates 19 36.03 N,37 14.41 E.

How deep is the SACKR AL JAZIRAM and where exactly is it located?

The SACKR AL JAZIRAM lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 19 36.03 N,37 14.41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SACKR AL JAZIRAM?

The seabed around the SACKR AL JAZIRAM lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the SACKR AL JAZIRAM sink?

The SACKR AL JAZIRAM sank on Nov 25, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SACKR AL JAZIRAM discovered?

The wreck of the SACKR AL JAZIRAM was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SACKR AL JAZIRAM belong to?

The SACKR AL JAZIRAM belonged to SA.

What was the tonnage of the SACKR AL JAZIRAM?

The SACKR AL JAZIRAM had a tonnage of 1276 tons.

What type of wreck is the SACKR AL JAZIRAM?

The SACKR AL JAZIRAM is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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