Abasin Or Abaseen Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Abasin or abaseen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
24 44.594 N,66 59.297 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 24.743233
- Longitude: 66.988283
|
| Wreck Depth |
6.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ABASIN OR ABASEEN |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
PK |
| Length |
154.8 m |
| Width |
19.8 m |
| Draught |
8.8 |
| Tonnage |
8989 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 2, 1972
|
| Original Detection Year |
1972 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Markers |
G CONL LT BUOY, FL 5 SEC, CLOSE SW |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 20, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H2997/71 31.8.72 BEACHED 170DEG, 2.9M FROM MANORA PT. (HAMBURG NM 3143/72). NAVIND 095/72 ISSUED. H2997/71 21.9.72 STRANDED IN 244447N, 665911E. (KARACHI NM 22/72). - NM 1839/72. H2997/71 9.11.72 CAN BE MISTAKEN FOR ANCHORED VESSEL. (ROSTOK NM 2309(64)/72). NCA. 1.3.73 REFLOATED AND MOVED FURTHER INSHORE PRIOR TO DRY DOCKING. (LL 211). 4.4.73 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK FOLLOWING EXPLOSION ABOUT 3M OFF MANORA. SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED. (LL 212). H2997/71 7.6.73 NOW A WK WHICH DRIES IN 244437N, 665838E. (PRINCIPAL OFFICER, MERCANTILE MARINE DEPT, KARACHI, DTD 11.5.73). CHART AS DW (DRIES). - NM 1222/73. H2997/71 13.11.73 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 244440N, 665919E. (KARACHI NM 31/73). - NM 2281/73. H2997/71 7.1.74 WK STILL SHOWS. (KARACHI NM 36/73). CHART AS ST. - NM 153/74. 26.6.74 NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT. (LLOYDS NOTICE 26.6.74). H2997/71 4.8.82 NOW WK WITH MAST ONLY SHOWING. (HYDRO PAKISTAN, TLX DTD 27.7.82). - NM 2079/82. H2997/71 17.10.83 ABOVE REPEATED. (DEHRA DUN NM 449/83). NFA. HH500/350/01 2.10.90 WK BUOY, IN 244434N, 665915E APPROX, REPORTED REMOVED. (NAVAREA IX 248/90). BUOY NOT SHOWN ON BA CHARTS. NCA. 8.11.91 POSN GIVEN AS 244434N, 665915E. (NIO KARACHI, DTD 15.10.91). NCA. HH500/430/01 5.6.96 NOW WK SW 1.7MTRS, IN 244435N, 665917.5E [IND]. G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE SW. (PAKISTAN NM 149/95). NM ACTION TO BRING ALL CHARTS INTO LINE. -NM 2159/96. [WGD] POSN: 2444.594N, 6659.297E. 11.4.12 SHOWN WITH G CON LT BUOY, FL 5 SEC, ON BA 40 [NC 17.12.98, REPRO PAKISAN INT 7315]. SEP 2014/000272693 30.12.14 NOW WK 6.5MTRS. (PAKISTAN NM 49/93/14). - NM 639/15.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1964 BY BRODOGRADILISTE SPLIT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE NATIONAL SHIPPING CORP. WAS DAMAGED ON STRIKING THE WRECK OF PANAMANIAN SS ISABENA WHEN ENTERING KARACHI ON COMPLETION OF PASSAGE FROM KUWAIT. WAS BEACHED ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
24 44.594 N,66 59.297 E
Abasin Or Abaseen on Wreck Map
Abasin Or Abaseen Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ABASIN OR ABASEEN wreck located?
The ABASIN OR ABASEEN wreck is located at coordinates 24 44.594 N,66 59.297 E.
How deep is the ABASIN OR ABASEEN and where exactly is it located?
The ABASIN OR ABASEEN lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 24 44.594 N,66 59.297 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ABASIN OR ABASEEN?
The seabed around the ABASIN OR ABASEEN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the ABASIN OR ABASEEN sink?
The ABASIN OR ABASEEN sank on Apr 2, 1972.
When was the wreck of the ABASIN OR ABASEEN discovered?
The wreck of the ABASIN OR ABASEEN was discovered in 1972.
What country did the ABASIN OR ABASEEN belong to?
The ABASIN OR ABASEEN belonged to PK.
What cargo was the ABASIN OR ABASEEN carrying?
The ABASIN OR ABASEEN was carrying grain.
What was the tonnage of the ABASIN OR ABASEEN?
The ABASIN OR ABASEEN had a tonnage of 8989 tons.
What type of wreck is the ABASIN OR ABASEEN?
The ABASIN OR ABASEEN is classified as a carrier.
General Comments
UK NM 5578/19