Al Rahimi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Al rahimi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 14 N,57 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.233333
  • Longitude: 57.500000
Water Depth 320 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL RAHIMI
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Tonnage 740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH120/351/01 19.7.89 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 181400N, 573000E IN 340MTRS OF WATER. (LL 277). NCA. HH485/410/03 16.8.96 WK PA IN 181400N, 573000E. (US NM 32/62024/96). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 10.2.15 NDW (PD) IN 1814.0N, 5730.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1988. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABDUL REZA AGHA RASOOL. PASSAGE SOMALIA FOR DUBAI. SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM. FOUR MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AL RAHIMI wreck located?

The AL RAHIMI wreck is located at coordinates 18 14 N,57 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL RAHIMI?

The seabed around the AL RAHIMI lies at approximately 320 meters deep.

When did the AL RAHIMI sink?

The AL RAHIMI sank on Jul 4, 1989.

When was the wreck of the AL RAHIMI discovered?

The wreck of the AL RAHIMI was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AL RAHIMI belong to?

The AL RAHIMI belonged to AE.

What cargo was the AL RAHIMI carrying?

The AL RAHIMI was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the AL RAHIMI?

The AL RAHIMI had a tonnage of 740 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL RAHIMI?

The AL RAHIMI is classified as a motor vessel.

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