Al Rashidiya (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Al rashidiya (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 13.992 N,50 36.057 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.233200
  • Longitude: 50.600950
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY)
Type coaster
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2018

Surveying Details

11.7.79 SANK NEAR MUHARRAQ CAUSEWAY. STERN VISIBLE. (LL, 10.7.79) NCA, POSN 261500N, 503000E FOR FILING ONLY. 26.1.80 NEGOTIATIONS ARE UNDER WAY FOR THR REMOVAL OF VESSEL, BUT TALKS HAVE RUN INTO DIFFICULTY. (LL, 7.2.80) NCA. H1962/66 18.12.80 COASTAL CRAFT AL RASHIDIYA PROBABLY, SANK BY THE BOWS, WHICH ARE AWASH AT HIGH WATER, UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED IN FORESEEABLE FUTURE. POSN [AIN AL ABD 1970] STERN: 261403.1N, 503607.9E, BOW 261405.1N, 503608.8E. (J WILLIAMS, HYDROGRAPHER, NATIONAL SURVEY DIRECTORATE, BAHRAIN, 10.1.81) INS AS STF, LYING NE/SW IN 261359.5N, 503603.4E [NAH]. BR STD. 4.3.81 VESSEL STILL IN SAME POSITION. (LL, 3.3.81) 16.3.81 NEW OWNER OF VESSEL PLANS TO REFLOAT AND SELL AS SCRAP. (LL, 7.3.81) H1962/66 3.4.81 REFLOATED ON 9.3.81. WILL BE TOWED TO GADANI BEACH FOR SCRAPPING. (LL, 26.3.81) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD. H3879/78 1.6.81 CONFIRMED WRECK REMOVED. (J WILLIAMS, HYDROGRAPHER, NATIONAL SURVEY DIRECTORATE, BAHRAIN, 18.5.81) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

10.7.79 AFTER BEING MOORED NEAR MUHARRAQ CAUSEWAY, BAHRAIN SINCE NOV '77, VESSEL SANK BY THE BOWS AT MOORINGS IN SHALLOW WATER CLOSE TO SHORE. STERN REMAINS ABOVE WATER. (LL, 10.7.79)

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FAQ

Where is the AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 26 13.992 N,50 36.057 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY)?

The AL RASHIDIYA (PROBABLY) is classified as a coaster.

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