Al-Ramadi (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Al-ramadi (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 49.217 N,48 28.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.820283
  • Longitude: 48.477783
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY)
Type tug
Flag IQ
Length 42.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 448
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH494/803/01 18.12.89 HH494/803/01 18.12.89 SMALL TUG, A CASUALTY OF IRAN/IRAQ WAR, SUNK NEAR BUOY NO 11. ALSO A SMALL WATER TANKER WHICH STRUCK THE WRECK OF THE TUG AND SANK NEARBY. (SHIPPING REPORT DTD 7-10 JUL'89). CHART AS DW PA, WKS IN 294900N, 482848E. - NM 55/90. HH494/400/01 3.7.90 HH494/400/01 3.7.90 SHOWN AS ABOVE WITH NOTATION 'UNLIT MAST' AND A ST IN 294906N, 482940E ON MARKED-UP CUTTING OF BA 1235. (BP SHIPPING LTD, DTD 17.4.90). NCA YET, SEE ALSO 294908N, 482843E. HH494/400/02 14.2.91 HH494/400/02 14.2.91 INSERT IN 294905.5N, 482837E [NAH] ON 2884. - NM 589/91. HH494/400/03 13.7.93 HH494/400/03 13.7.93 WK OF TUG 'AL-AMADI' LIES CLOSE TO BUOY NO.11, WHICH IS IN 294824N, 482850E. (DEPT. OF MARINE AFFAIRS, IRAQ, DESCRIPTION OF BUOYAGE). 5.12.94 5.12.94 WGD POSN: 294913N, 482840E. NE 1235. 24.5.02 24.5.02 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 2949.300N, 4828.667E [WGD] ON KUWAIT KU 2E [2ND EDN 1999]. NCA, IN IRAQ WATERS, SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON KUWAIT CHART STATES 'MOST RECENT INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES'.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 1994
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 49.217 N,48 28.667 E
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FAQ

Where is the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 49.217 N,48 28.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) belonged to IQ.

What was the tonnage of the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY)?

The AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 448 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY)?

The AL-RAMADI (PROBABLY) is classified as a tug.

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