Al Wasl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Al wasl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 44.9 N,59 29.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.748333
  • Longitude: 59.488333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL WASL
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 48 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H1273/82 12.6.84 HARD AGROUND IN APPROX 213800N, 592800E. (LL 30.5.84). NCA YET. 15.8.84 LIES WITH STERN TO SHORE AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. CARGO STILL ONBOARD. (LL 13 & 14.8.84). H1273/73 12.3.85 NOT REFLOATED. OWNERS DO NOT INTEND TO SALVAGE VESSEL OR CARGO. (LL 4.2.85). INS AS ST PA IN 213800N, 592800E. BR STD. 23.3.98 POSN NOW 214454N, 592918E [WGD]. (OMANI WK LIST, JAN 1998). HH485/430/02 15.7.98 AMENDED TO ST IN 214454N, 592918E [WGD]. - NM 3024/98. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 ST IN 2144.90N, 5929.30E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED FOLLOWING RADAR FAILURE, WHILE EN ROUTE HAMRIYAH TO BERBERA.

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FAQ

Where is the AL WASL wreck located?

The AL WASL wreck is located at coordinates 21 44.9 N,59 29.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL WASL?

The seabed around the AL WASL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the AL WASL sink?

The AL WASL sank on Apr 28, 1984.

When was the wreck of the AL WASL discovered?

The wreck of the AL WASL was discovered in 1984.

What country did the AL WASL belong to?

The AL WASL belonged to AE.

What cargo was the AL WASL carrying?

The AL WASL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AL WASL?

The AL WASL had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL WASL?

The AL WASL is classified as a motor vessel.

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