Al Medina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Al medina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 55 N,72 45.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.916667
  • Longitude: 72.758333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL MEDINA
Type carrier
Flag SA
Length 79.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 1176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.6.76 GROUNDED IN PA 205500N 724530E. HEADING S. ON SOFT SAND AT ENTRANCE TO R PURNA, NEAR 45FT BEACON. EFFORTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 11.6.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORRI NAV LINES. PASSAGE HODEIDAH FOR BOMBAY. IN BALLAST. GROUNDED ON GUJARAT COAST S OF SURAT TOWN AFTER DEVELOPING ENGINE & STEERING TROUBLE ABOUT 86 MILES FROM BOMBAY DURING CYCLONIC STORM. CREW RECOVERED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AL MEDINA wreck located?

The AL MEDINA wreck is located at coordinates 20 55 N,72 45.5 E.

When did the AL MEDINA sink?

The AL MEDINA sank on Jun 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the AL MEDINA discovered?

The wreck of the AL MEDINA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the AL MEDINA belong to?

The AL MEDINA belonged to SA.

What cargo was the AL MEDINA carrying?

The AL MEDINA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AL MEDINA?

The AL MEDINA had a tonnage of 1176 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL MEDINA?

The AL MEDINA is classified as a carrier.

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