Al-Jubail Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Al-jubail iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 0 N,49 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.000000
  • Longitude: 49.000000
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL-JUBAIL III
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Tonnage 478
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2009

Surveying Details

17.11.77 17.11.77 SANK 12M OFFSHORE FROM RAS SAFFANIYAH IN 150FT OF WATER, IN 280000N, 490000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.230). 21.11.77 21.11.77 CARRYING CRANE FIXED ON DECK, WELDING & DIVING EQUIPMENT, & COMPRESSORS. OWNERS INTENDING TO SALVAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.230). 2.12.77 2.12.77 NOT LOCATED BY DIVERS YET, REPORT DTD 26.11.77. (LLOYDS VOL.230). 13.12.77 13.12.77 NOT YET LOCATED. (LLOYDS VOL.230). 25.1.78 25.1.78 LAST KNOWN ESTIMATED POSN 282000N, 490500E. DCS3 SEARCH OF 80SQ.M CENTRED ON THIS POSN BETWEEN 15 NOV & 5 DEC. DID NOT LOCATE WK. (LLOYDS VOL.231). 11.12.91 11.12.91 RECORDED POSN 280000N, 490000E PLOTS WITHIN UNSURVEYED AREA ON 3774. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER 12M OFFSHORE FROM RAS SAFFANIYAH WHILST ON PASSAGE TO MARJAN FIELD. (LLOYDS VOLS.230 & 231).

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FAQ

Where is the AL-JUBAIL III wreck located?

The AL-JUBAIL III wreck is located at coordinates 28 0 N,49 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL-JUBAIL III?

The seabed around the AL-JUBAIL III lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the AL-JUBAIL III sink?

The AL-JUBAIL III sank on Nov 14, 1977.

When was the wreck of the AL-JUBAIL III discovered?

The wreck of the AL-JUBAIL III was discovered in 1977.

What country did the AL-JUBAIL III belong to?

The AL-JUBAIL III belonged to SA.

What cargo was the AL-JUBAIL III carrying?

The AL-JUBAIL III was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the AL-JUBAIL III?

The AL-JUBAIL III had a tonnage of 478 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL-JUBAIL III?

The AL-JUBAIL III is classified as a motor vessel.

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