Al Kuwait Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Al kuwait Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 53.733 N,48 22.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.895550
  • Longitude: 48.381667
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL KUWAIT
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag KW
Length 15.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4151/74 29.2.80 H4151/74 29.2.80 SANK IN 285400N, 482300E, APPROX. NOT FOUND DURING 3 DAY WIRE & E/S SEARCH. (LL, 19.2.80). NCA YET. H2422/86 9.6.86 H2422/86 9.6.86 LOCATED 1.4.85 IN 285343N, 482259E [AIN EL ABD DATUM]. (M C OBERMAN). INS WK 21MTRS. BR STD. 1.12.87 1.12.87 NAG POSN: 285336N, 482254E. H1273/86 23.8.89 H1273/86 23.8.89 NOT SHOWN ON KUWAIT 4E. NCA. 17.8.90 17.8.90 WGD POSN: 285344N, 482254E.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 1991

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 28 53.733 N,48 22.9 E
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FAQ

Where is the AL KUWAIT wreck located?

The AL KUWAIT wreck is located at coordinates 28 53.733 N,48 22.9 E.

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

The AL KUWAIT lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 28 53.733 N,48 22.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL KUWAIT?

The seabed around the AL KUWAIT lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the AL KUWAIT sink?

The AL KUWAIT sank on Jan 25, 1980.

When was the wreck of the AL KUWAIT discovered?

The wreck of the AL KUWAIT was discovered in 1980.

What country did the AL KUWAIT belong to?

The AL KUWAIT belonged to KW.

What type of wreck is the AL KUWAIT?

The AL KUWAIT is classified as a cruiser (merchant).