Al Zainab Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Al zainab Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 23.944 N,3 8.001 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.399067
  • Longitude: 3.133350
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL ZAINAB
Type tanker
Flag VC
Length 170.7 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 17778
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH440/410/02 15.1.98 HH440/410/02 15.1.98 NOW HIGH AND DRY. BOW SECTION IS VIRTUALLY SEVERED FROM THE REST OF THE VESSEL AT ABOUT THE AFTER END OF NO 4 TANK. ACCOMODATION NOW OCCUPIED BY NATIVES. CARGO TANKS NEVER GAS FREED, THUS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUES OF LAST CARGO, CRUDE CONDENSATE. LIES IN LONGITUDE 030800E, ABOUT 14 MILES W OF LAGOS. (LL 2.1.98). INS AS STPA IN 0624.0N, 0308.0E [UND]. BR STD. 7.12.10 7.12.10 [WGD] POSN: 0623.945N, 0308.000E. NE 1381.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND AFTER BEING TOWED FROM DANTATA JETTY, OUTBOUND FOR TEMA.

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FAQ

Where is the AL ZAINAB wreck located?

The AL ZAINAB wreck is located at coordinates 6 23.944 N,3 8.001 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL ZAINAB?

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

When was the wreck of the AL ZAINAB discovered?

The wreck of the AL ZAINAB was discovered in 1997.

What country did the AL ZAINAB belong to?

The AL ZAINAB belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the AL ZAINAB?

The AL ZAINAB had a tonnage of 17778 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL ZAINAB?

The AL ZAINAB is classified as a tanker.

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