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 |
|
| 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 |
| 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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