Seraj Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Seraj Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 25.3 N,49 4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.421667
  • Longitude: 49.066667
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SERAJ
Type motor vessel
Flag IR
Tonnage 802
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.5.76 19.5.76 WK IN 302518N, 490400E (PA). GROUNDED AFTER FIRE & EXPLOSION ON BOARD. (LL VOL.224). NCA. 25.5.76 25.5.76 AGROUND ON WESTERLY HEADING APPROX 1M FROM WHARF WITH 35DEG LIST TO STARBOARD ON EDGE OF TIDAL MUDFLATS.ADJACENT DEEPWATER 19-24MTRS. (LL VOL.224). NCA. 3.11.77 3.11.77 INS ST PA. (LL VOL.224). NE 1268. H3880/70 19.1.78 H3880/70 & H4151/74 19.1.78 INS ON NE 1268 & BR STD 1269. (LLOYDS). - NM 318/78. H2924/75 17.10.78 H2924/75 17.10.78 NOW SHOWN ON K8052 COVERED BY RECLAIMED LAND & BERTHS. AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM BLOCK 2788/78.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1953. WHILE RECEIVING CARGO FROM PANAMANIAN MV ELISABETH OLDENDORFF CAUGHT FIRE & EXPLODED AT BANDAR SHAHPOUR. SHE WAS CUT ADRIFT & GROUNDED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZADROOD SHIPPING CO. ALL CREW SAFELY ABANDONED SHIP. SHE WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SERAJ wreck located?

The SERAJ wreck is located at coordinates 30 25.3 N,49 4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SERAJ?

The seabed around the SERAJ lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SERAJ sink?

The SERAJ sank on May 7, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SERAJ discovered?

The wreck of the SERAJ was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SERAJ belong to?

The SERAJ belonged to IR.

What cargo was the SERAJ carrying?

The SERAJ was carrying chemicals,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the SERAJ?

The SERAJ had a tonnage of 802 tons.

What type of wreck is the SERAJ?

The SERAJ is classified as a motor vessel.

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