Ain Zalah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ain zalah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 58.851 N,48 13.532 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.980850
  • Longitude: 48.225533
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIN ZALAH
Type tanker
Flag IQ
Length 201.2 m
Width 26.5 m
Draught 11
Orientation 134
Tonnage 21375
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1991
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 2008

Surveying Details

HH494/400/03 13.7.93 HH494/400/03 13.7.93 WK LIES HALF SUNK IN 295840N, 481340E, CLEAR OF THE CHANNEL. (GEN ESTAB OF PORTS OF IRAQ, TELEX DTD 12.7.93). CHART AS ST. - NM 2596/93. 2.12.94 2.12.94 ST SHOWN IN 295850N, 481332E [WGD] ON UN MAP IKBDC (SERIES 3, SHEET 15). NE 1235. 26.4.03 26.4.03 CHARTED AS ST, ENCLOSED BY DANGER CIRCLE, LEGEND: 'WKS'. NOTE IN TITLE STATES: 'STRANDED WRECKS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS & A WIDE BERTH IS RECOMMENDED'. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1235. 23.9.04 23.9.04 EXPOSED WK IN 2958.851N, 4813.532E [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 10.54MTRS. LENGTH 190MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS. LIES 132 DEGS. (USNOO SURVEY DTD 18.8.03 TO 10.12.03 [M4126]). RETAIN ST WITH DANGER CIRCLE AND LEGEND IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 3.6.08 SEP 2008/000046332 3.6.08 LIES IN 2958.814N, 4813.521E [WGD]. POSN BY GYRO BEARINGS AND HIGH DEFINITION RADAR. LIES WITH BOWS 134 DEGS. WIDTH ABOUT 20MTRS. TOTAL LENGTH VISIBLE AT LW. SUPERSTRUCTURE (LAST 25MTRS) AFT ALWAYS VISIBLE WITH MASTS AND MIDSHIPS. (HMS ATHERSTONE, HN DTD 15.4.08). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES S.A. (AESA) FACTORIA MATAGORDA, CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRAQI TANKER ENTERPRISE. PRESUMED SUNK BY ALLIED FORCES DURING OPERATION 'DESERT STORM'. (MSD).

General Comments

INTACT/UPRIGHT/BOWS SE, TOTAL LENGTH VISIBLE AT LW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 58.851 N,48 13.532 E
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FAQ

Where is the AIN ZALAH wreck located?

The AIN ZALAH wreck is located at coordinates 29 58.851 N,48 13.532 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AIN ZALAH?

The seabed around the AIN ZALAH lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AIN ZALAH sink?

The AIN ZALAH sank on Jan 1, 1991.

When was the wreck of the AIN ZALAH discovered?

The wreck of the AIN ZALAH was discovered in 1993.

What country did the AIN ZALAH belong to?

The AIN ZALAH belonged to IQ.

What was the tonnage of the AIN ZALAH?

The AIN ZALAH had a tonnage of 21375 tons.

What type of wreck is the AIN ZALAH?

The AIN ZALAH is classified as a tanker.

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