Sadaka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sadaka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 19.943 N,39 5.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.332383
  • Longitude: 39.094500
Wreck Depth 7.2 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SADAKA
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1980
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3903/78 7.12.81 STRANDED IN 211930N, 390554E. WK WILL BE REMOVED SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. (MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, SAUDI ARABIA 13.11.81, & MENAS NM 147/81). - NM 3036/81. H3903/78 18.3.82 REPORTED TO LIE IN 212000N, 390536E. (MV ANCO CHALLENGER, HN 6/82 7.12.82). NCA. H3903/78 17.7.84 ST IN 212000N, 390542E. (MV CARDIGAN BAY, HN). AMEND TO STPA. BR STD. H3903/78 8.4.87 NOW STPA IN 212000N, 390543E [WGC]. NC 2599. 31.1.00 [WGD] POSN: 2119.950N, 3905.720E. NE 2599. 22.8.11 SHOWN IN 2119.933N, 3905.739E [WGD] ON PG2622/PG2576. SEP 2016/000164790 2.11.16 SHOWN AS NDW 7.2MTRS IN 2119.943N, 3905.670E [WGD] ON SAUDI 133. [ED JUNE 2015, DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND TO DW 7.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. CINC. 8.10.19 WK DEPTH 7.2MTRS IN 2119.943N, 3905.670E [WGD] SHOWN ON BA 2599 (EDN 6, DTD 13.6.19). CINC REMOVED.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE. DRIFTED AND GROUNDED NEAR MISMARI REEF. SUBSEQUENT SALVAGE EFFORTS FAILED. VESSEL, BUILT 1963, WAS OWNED BY HITTA ESTABLISHMENT AT TIME OF LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SADAKA wreck located?

The SADAKA wreck is located at coordinates 21 19.943 N,39 5.67 E.

How deep is the SADAKA and where exactly is it located?

The SADAKA lies at a depth of about 7.2 meters and is located at coordinates 21 19.943 N,39 5.67 E.

When did the SADAKA sink?

The SADAKA sank on Sep 5, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SADAKA discovered?

The wreck of the SADAKA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SADAKA belong to?

The SADAKA belonged to SA.

What cargo was the SADAKA carrying?

The SADAKA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the SADAKA?

The SADAKA had a tonnage of 1112 tons.

What type of wreck is the SADAKA?

The SADAKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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