Adel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Adel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 10.3 N,59 46.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.171667
  • Longitude: 59.780000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADEL
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 69 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1072
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1557/54 12.8.70 AGROUND IN 221000N, 594700E, APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.201). 2.9.70 VESSEL SETTLED INTO SAND. ENGINE ROOM AND HOLDS FLOODED. ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LLOYDS VOL.201). H1557/54 11.2.71 OBSERVED, AND PHOTOGRAPHED FROM HELICOPTER, 183.5DEG, 20.5M FROM RAS AL HADD LT. LIES INTACT, BOW TOWARDS THE SHORE, WITH BOTH ANCHORS LAID OUT FOR'D. (HMS VIDAL, HN 1/71, 14.1.71). PLOTS IN 221000N, 594700E. INS AS ST (CONSPIC). - NM 313/71. H5492/69 31.3.76 WK REPD AS RADAR CONSPIC. (HAMBURG NM 3989/75). NCA. H5492/69 22.2.77 CONSPIC WK REPD IN 220930N, 594630E. (FRENCH NM 77.05.53). NCA. 18.3.83 WGC POSN: 221020N, 594648E. NC 2851. HH485/410/02 15.7.92 NOT SEEN FROM ONSHORE. TO BE EXAM'D LATER. DEFINITELY NOT CONSPIC. (HYD RNO, 17.6.92). DELETE LEGEND CONSPIC. - NM 2235/92. 25.2.03 NOT SHOWN ON BA 38 [OCT'01 EDN]. INSERT TO AGREE OVERLAPPING BA 2851. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 ST IN 2210.3N, 5946.8E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1961 BY SOLVESBORGS VARV., SOLVESBORG, RAN AGROUND IN FOG WHILST ON PASSAGE BOMBAY TO DUBAI. OWNERS, THE DUBAI NATIONAL SHIPPING CORP, ABANDONED VESSEL. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ADEL wreck located?

The ADEL wreck is located at coordinates 22 10.3 N,59 46.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADEL?

The seabed around the ADEL lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ADEL sink?

The ADEL sank on Jul 24, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ADEL discovered?

The wreck of the ADEL was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ADEL belong to?

The ADEL belonged to AE.

What cargo was the ADEL carrying?

The ADEL was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ADEL?

The ADEL had a tonnage of 1072 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADEL?

The ADEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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