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
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.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2019

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).

General Comments

UK NM 5578/19

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 44.594 N,66 59.297 E
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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.

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