Al Taif Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Al taif Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 54.019 N,32 29.876 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.900317
  • Longitude: 32.497933
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL TAIF
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Length 103.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 3288
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Markers ISO DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)10S CLOSE E
Surveying Details H5968/69 10.3.82 DW, WITH MASTS & FUNNEL SHOWING, IN 295405N, 322954E, MARKED BY LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE E. (MV IVYBANK, HN 10.2.82). NCA YET. H5968/69 15.3.82 REPD TO LIE N/S WITH B CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE NE, & E CONL BUOYS TO W OF WK. (MV GALPARA, HN 26.2.82). TELEX TO S.C.A. H5968/69 5.4.82 POSN 295406N, 322954E. B SPH LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE E, WITH 3 CONL BUOYS, RAREFL TO W. (S.C.A., TELEX 2.4.82 & 13.4.82). - NM 1015/82 & NM 1211/82 [MISSED SCALE]. H4531/81 7.6.82 IDENTIFIED AS MV AL TAIF. (MV GALCONDA, 18.5.82). H5968/69 4.10.82 REFERRED TO AS TAIF. OTHER DETAILS AS ABOVE. (ALEXANDRIA NAV WARN 154/82). H5968/69 13.5.83 BUOY AMENDED TO ISOL. DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S. (S.C.A., 30.4.83). - NM 1436/83. H5968/69 BUOY DETAILS REPEATED. (ALEX NAV WARN 97/83, EGYPT NM13/83, C.S.A.C PORT SAID 88/83). HH476/350/01 20.3.89 MAST IS VISIBLE. (MV MOLLY, 18.2.89). - NM 1033/89. 24.7.91 WGD POSN: 295402N, 322953E. NC 3214.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2025

Circumstances of loss

15.1.81 SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR WHILE UNDER ARREST, FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN VESSEL ON 15.1.81.

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FAQ

Where is the AL TAIF wreck located?

The AL TAIF wreck is located at coordinates 29 54.019 N,32 29.876 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL TAIF?

The seabed around the AL TAIF lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AL TAIF discovered?

The wreck of the AL TAIF was discovered in 1982.

What country did the AL TAIF belong to?

The AL TAIF belonged to SA.

What was the tonnage of the AL TAIF?

The AL TAIF had a tonnage of 3288 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL TAIF?

The AL TAIF is classified as a motor vessel.

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