United Warrier Wreck

Field Value
United warrier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 24.797 N,39 8.787 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.413283
  • Longitude: 39.146450
Wreck Depth 10.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITED WARRIER
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 150.2 m
Width 19.3 m
Draught 12.3
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 25
Orientation 62
Tonnage 9367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers NO.17 ISOL DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, OC.G.5S CLOSE E.
Surveying Details 4.7.75 BEACHED ON ABU SAYF REEF, OFF JEDDAH, FOLLOWING DAMAGE TO HULL, NOS 1,2,3 HOLDS FLOODED IN HEAVY WEATHER FOLLOWING VOYAGE FROM SINGAPORE. (LL, 4.7.75) H6259/68 29.7.75 DESCRIBED AS ABOUT 12000TONS, BEACHED IN SINKING CONDITION IN 212452N, 390844E. FIXED BY RADAR & VISUAL BRGS WHILE LYING ALONGSIDE. WK HDG 090(T) APPROX. IT IS CONSPIC & HAD LITTLE FREEBOARD WHEN BEACHED. (MV TESTBANK HN DTD 7.7.75) - NM 1622/75. H2777/69 16.10.75 DW PA REPD IN 212500N, 390854E. PROBABLY THIS WK. (HAMBURG NM 3038/75) NCA YET. H4381/75 21.1.76 DW PA IN 212450N, 390840E. (MV BELLEROPHON HN DTD 9.1.76, LL 12.7.75) - NM 279/76. 3.6.86 DW SHOWN IN 212447.5N, 390845.5E [WGC], MARKED BY NO.17 G CONL LT BUOY, OC.G.5S CLOSE E, ON US 62241. NC 2577. 30.11.99 SHOWN AS DWP 9.5MTRS,LYING 062/240DEGS, LENGTH 140MTRS, BEAM 25MTRS ON SAUDI ARAMCO SURVEY [M3146/2]. WGD POSN: 2124.805N, 3908.800E. NE 2577. SEP 2016/000164920 5.10.16 SHOWN AS OBSTN 10.3MTRS IN 2124.797N, 3908.787E [WGD] ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. [DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND OBSTN 10.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. CINC. 7.10.19 SHOWN AS OBSTN 10.3MTRS IN 2124.797N, 3908.787E [WGD] ON BA 2577[EDN 6, DTD 13.6.19]. CINC REMOVED.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

1.7.75 ENCOUNTERED HEAVY WEATHER IN INDIAN OCEAN BETWEEN 13-19 JUNE. SUSTAINED HOLES & CRACKS IN PORT SIDE. VESSEL ARRIVED JEDDAH & BEACHED OUTSIDE PORT 1.7.75. THEN SANK 11.7.75. (LLOYDS JUL'75) VESSEL, BUILT 1957, WAS EN-ROUTE SINGAPORE TO JEDDAH, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WELCOME BAY SHIPPING CO. LTD. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the UNITED WARRIER wreck located?

The UNITED WARRIER wreck is located at coordinates 21 24.797 N,39 8.787 E.

How deep is the UNITED WARRIER and where exactly is it located?

The UNITED WARRIER lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 21 24.797 N,39 8.787 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNITED WARRIER?

The seabed around the UNITED WARRIER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the UNITED WARRIER sink?

The UNITED WARRIER sank on Jul 11, 1975.

When was the wreck of the UNITED WARRIER discovered?

The wreck of the UNITED WARRIER was discovered in 1975.

What country did the UNITED WARRIER belong to?

The UNITED WARRIER belonged to LR.

What cargo was the UNITED WARRIER carrying?

The UNITED WARRIER was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the UNITED WARRIER?

The UNITED WARRIER had a tonnage of 9367 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNITED WARRIER?

The UNITED WARRIER is classified as a motor vessel.

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