Scapmount Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Scapmount Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 45 N,49 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.750000
  • Longitude: 49.416667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCAPMOUNT
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 207.3 m
Width 26.5 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 22037
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1273/82 18.8.83 RAN AGROUND NEAR NO 5 BUOY IN APPROACHES TO KHOR MUSA. (LL 31.12.82). DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 14.7.83). NCA YET. FOR FILING ONLY. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL 19.4.89). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

HIT BY IRAQI MISSILE AND SET ON FIRE. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER RAN AGROUND. WAS ON PASSAGE SIRRI ISLAND TO BANDAR KHOMEINI.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 45 N,49 25 E
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FAQ

Where is the SCAPMOUNT wreck located?

The SCAPMOUNT wreck is located at coordinates 29 45 N,49 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCAPMOUNT?

The seabed around the SCAPMOUNT lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SCAPMOUNT sink?

The SCAPMOUNT sank on Dec 18, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SCAPMOUNT discovered?

The wreck of the SCAPMOUNT was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SCAPMOUNT belong to?

The SCAPMOUNT belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SCAPMOUNT carrying?

The SCAPMOUNT was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the SCAPMOUNT?

The SCAPMOUNT had a tonnage of 22037 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCAPMOUNT?

The SCAPMOUNT is classified as a tanker.

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