Abusabaa I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Abusabaa i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 45.85 N,38 49.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.764167
  • Longitude: 38.819033
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABUSABAA I
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 92.4 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1764
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2013

Surveying Details

18.3.80 LOCATED BY DIVERS 5 MILES N OF SHI'B AL KABIR. LIES ON SIDE AND JUST SHOWS AT LOW WATER. (LL 19.3.80). HH100/351/04 29.8.91 LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 214551N, 384908.5E [WGD]. LIES ON STBD SIDE IN 50FT OF WATER. LENGTH 280FT, WIDTH 40FT. STERN IS IN QUOTED POSN, BOWS ON REEF. BRASS 'MAKER'S PLATE' RECOVERED. CARGO - MAINLY MARBLE SLABS. (CAPT WM VICTOR ORGAN, FAX DTD 27.8.91). INS AS DW.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY HELSINGOF SKIBSV OG MASKINBYG, ELSINORE.OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEAWINNER MARINE LTD. PASSAGE TARANTO FOR JEDDAH. CARGO MARBLE. GROUNDED NEAR SHI'B AL KABIR, JEDDAH ROADS. A FIRE LATER BROKE OUT. ABANDONED AND LATER CAPSIZED. (MSD).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE, BOWS ON REEF, CARGO OF MARBLE SLABS

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FAQ

Where is the ABUSABAA I wreck located?

The ABUSABAA I wreck is located at coordinates 21 45.85 N,38 49.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABUSABAA I?

The seabed around the ABUSABAA I lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ABUSABAA I sink?

The ABUSABAA I sank on Dec 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ABUSABAA I discovered?

The wreck of the ABUSABAA I was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ABUSABAA I belong to?

The ABUSABAA I belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ABUSABAA I carrying?

The ABUSABAA I was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ABUSABAA I?

The ABUSABAA I had a tonnage of 1764 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABUSABAA I?

The ABUSABAA I is classified as a carrier.

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