Seistan (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Seistan (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 9.416 N,50 43.239 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.156933
  • Longitude: 50.720650
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEISTAN (PART OF)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 145.7 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 7440
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1958
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details SEE [43609] FOR PREVIOUS DETAILS 11.2.09 WK 4.9MTRS SHOWN IN 2609.420N, 5043.240E [WGD] ON BAHRAIN 1503 [1ST EDN FEB '09, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3734.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1957 BY J REDHEAD & SONS WITH OIL ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F.C STRICK & CO. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR KHORRAMSHAHR WITH GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING 175TONS OF GELIGNITE & DETONATORS. FIRE BROKE OUT & SHIP PUT INTO BAHRAIN ON 17 FEB 1958. 80 TONS OF GELIGNITE WERE UNLOADED BUT REMAINDER EXPLODED DESTROYING AFT OF SHIP & MOST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE & THE TUG SUHAIL WHICH WAS LYING ALONGSIDE. 62 LIVES WERE LOST IN TOTAL. (DODS)

General Comments

See Also: 43609

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FAQ

Where is the SEISTAN (PART OF) wreck located?

The SEISTAN (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 26 9.416 N,50 43.239 E.

How deep is the SEISTAN (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The SEISTAN (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 26 9.416 N,50 43.239 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEISTAN (PART OF)?

The seabed around the SEISTAN (PART OF) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SEISTAN (PART OF) sink?

The SEISTAN (PART OF) sank on Feb 17, 1958.

When was the wreck of the SEISTAN (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the SEISTAN (PART OF) was discovered in 2009.

What country did the SEISTAN (PART OF) belong to?

The SEISTAN (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEISTAN (PART OF) carrying?

The SEISTAN (PART OF) was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEISTAN (PART OF)?

The SEISTAN (PART OF) had a tonnage of 7440 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEISTAN (PART OF)?

The SEISTAN (PART OF) is classified as a motor vessel.

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