Abu Adil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Abu adil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 10.4 N,50 25.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.173333
  • Longitude: 50.422500
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABU ADIL
Type tug
Flag PA
Length 53.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 485
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2019

Surveying Details

H2334/86 7.11.86 SANK IN 291018N, 502518E. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES, AUG'86). POSN GIVEN AS 291030N, 502530E. (LL, 28.8.86 & MSD). CHART AS DW PA IN 291018N, 502518E [NAG]. - NM 3440/86. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL, 19.4.89). NCA. 26.8.98 DELETED IN ERROR FROM NC 11. TO BE RE-INSERTED BY NM BY CB6. - NM 3421/98. SEP 2012/000039539 5.3.12 NOT SHOWN ON IRANIAN 3073 [2007 EDN]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

28.8.86 WAS STRUCK BY MISSILE FIRED BY IRAQI AIRCRAFT & CAUGHT FIRE. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT LATER SANK. (LL, 21 & 28.8.86). VESSEL, BUILT 1972, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BBT INTERNATIONAL INC. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 3591/24

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FAQ

Where is the ABU ADIL wreck located?

The ABU ADIL wreck is located at coordinates 29 10.4 N,50 25.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABU ADIL?

The seabed around the ABU ADIL lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ABU ADIL sink?

The ABU ADIL sank on Aug 19, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ABU ADIL discovered?

The wreck of the ABU ADIL was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ABU ADIL belong to?

The ABU ADIL belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ABU ADIL?

The ABU ADIL had a tonnage of 485 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABU ADIL?

The ABU ADIL is classified as a tug.

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