Ajman Glory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ajman glory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 58 N,55 38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.966667
  • Longitude: 55.633333
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AJMAN GLORY
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 52.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH498/350/01 6.9.89 SANK IN 255800N, 553800E. (LL 29.8.89). NCA YET. HH498/350/01 13.9.89 POSN REPORTED WAS LAST KNOWN POSN. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AFLOAT THERE AND PRESUMED TO HAVE DRIFTED QUITE A DISTANCE BEFORE SINKING. (MENAS, TLXS DTD 7 & 13.9.89). NCA YET. HH498/350/01 25.10.89 ABOVE REPEATED IN MENAS NM 52/89. NFA. HH498/350/01 29.11.89 MORE THAN A 1000 DRUMS OF TOXIC AND INFLAMMABLE CHEMICALS HAVE BROKEN FREE FROM THE WK AND ARE BEING WASHED ASHORE ON UAE COASTLINE. (LL 4.11.89). 9.1.91 DW PA SHOWN IN 255742N, 553824E ON FR 6636D [EDN 3 DTD 1990]. HH100/800/91 2.4.91 MENAS MONTHLY NOTICES SUMMARY 14.91 CANCELS MENAS 52/89. (GAC NEWS 3/91). 13.9.91 SHOWN IN 255800N, 553842E. (US 62032 - 2ND EDN). INS AS DWPD. BR STD. HH488/500/02 20.10.94 DW PD IN 255800N, 553800E APPROX. (US 62032 2ND EDN). - NM 3753/94. SEP 2012/000170071 21.8.12 WK LOCATED IN 2544.864N, 5536.073E [WGD] ([79377] QV). DIMENSIONS AND PHYSICAL DETAILS MATCH THOSE OF THE VESSEL. (I HUSSEY, EMAIL DTD 18.8.12 & HIS DIVE REPORT ON WWW.BSAC406.COM). DELETE. - NM 4351/12.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-LADY MAYA '86, EX-MARIA FORTUNE '84, EX-PARIAMAN '78, EX-DOLLARD '57. BUILT IN 1957 BY N V HAARLEMSCHE SCHEEPBOUW MIJ, HAARLEM FOR BY N V VRACHFVAART MIJ, DOLLARD. OWNERS AT TIME OF LOSS NOT KNOWN. (SJOHISTORISKA.SE & OTHERS). SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE HAMRIYAH FOR BANDAR ABBAS.

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FAQ

Where is the AJMAN GLORY wreck located?

The AJMAN GLORY wreck is located at coordinates 25 58 N,55 38 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AJMAN GLORY?

The seabed around the AJMAN GLORY lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the AJMAN GLORY sink?

The AJMAN GLORY sank on Aug 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the AJMAN GLORY discovered?

The wreck of the AJMAN GLORY was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AJMAN GLORY belong to?

The AJMAN GLORY belonged to AE.

What cargo was the AJMAN GLORY carrying?

The AJMAN GLORY was carrying chemicals,plastic.

What was the tonnage of the AJMAN GLORY?

The AJMAN GLORY had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the AJMAN GLORY?

The AJMAN GLORY is classified as a motor vessel.

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