Al Khaleel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Al khaleel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 17.9 N,56 16.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.298333
  • Longitude: 56.271667
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL KHALEEL
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 450
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

HH498/356/01 1.4.92 SANK IN 261754N, 561618E APPROX, IN 50MTRS OF WATER. NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH. (LL, 28 & 30.3.92). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH497/400/01 30.6.94 USC PA 40MTRS IN 261754N, 561618E [WGD]. (OMAN HYDROG REPORT DTD 26.3.92, REC'D 6.6.94.). NC 3172. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK PA 40MTRS IN 2617.9N, 5616.3E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND AND WAS DAMAGED IN KHAWR AL QUWAY WHILE ON PASSAGE HAMRIYAH TO SOMALIA. SANK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SEEK SHELTER AT KSB (?KHASAB). 14 CREW AND 2 PASSENGERS. 8 REPORTED MISSING.

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FAQ

Where is the AL KHALEEL wreck located?

The AL KHALEEL wreck is located at coordinates 26 17.9 N,56 16.3 E.

How deep is the AL KHALEEL and where exactly is it located?

The AL KHALEEL lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 26 17.9 N,56 16.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL KHALEEL?

The seabed around the AL KHALEEL lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the AL KHALEEL sink?

The AL KHALEEL sank on Mar 24, 1992.

When was the wreck of the AL KHALEEL discovered?

The wreck of the AL KHALEEL was discovered in 1992.

What was the tonnage of the AL KHALEEL?

The AL KHALEEL had a tonnage of 450 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL KHALEEL?

The AL KHALEEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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