Scapmount (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Scapmount (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 54.682 N,49 6.384 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.911367
  • Longitude: 49.106400
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 207.3 m
Width 26.5 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 22018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1982
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers E CARD LT BUOY, FL(3) G 10 SEC APPROX 0.5 MILES NE
Surveying Details H1273/82 18.8.83 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. HH498/353/01 2.1.91 HH498/353/01 2.1.91 STRANDED WK IN 295442N, 490618E. (MV WILTSHIRE, 29.12.90, VIA RFA ORANGELEAF). HH496/400/01 22.7.92 HH496/400/01 22.7.92 NOW CHARTED AS ST PA IN 295439N, 400621E. PREVIOUS REPD POSN HAD BEEN ROUNDED. HH496/400/03 8.11.96 HH496/400/03 8.11.96 REPD TO LIE IN 295435N, 490620E. (IRANIAN FAX DTD 5.10.96). NE 1268. HH469/400/05 2.3.01 HH469/400/05 2.3.01 E CARD LT BUOY, FL(3) G 10 SEC LAID IN 2955.0N, 4907E TO INDICATE WKS IN THE VICINITY. (PSO IRAN, TLX DTD 1.2.01). - NM 937/01. 9.8.12 9.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 2954.682N, 49006.384E. NE 1268.
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2012

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. VESSEL, BUILT 1961, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMBORIOS CIA. NAV S.A.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 54.682 N,49 6.384 E
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FAQ

Where is the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 54.682 N,49 6.384 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 18, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY)?

The SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 22018 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY)?

The SCAPMOUNT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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