Alamina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alamina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 11.108 N,55 11.992 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.185133
  • Longitude: 55.199867
Wreck Depth 1.5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALAMINA
Type lighter
Flag IQ
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 25, 2000

Surveying Details

6.5.71 6.5.71 SANK APPROX 6M SW OF DUBAI & 0.25M OFFSHORE. (LL 204). H5925/69 7.5.71 H5925/69 7.5.71 SANK APPROX 7M SW OF PORT RASHID, DUBAI. (CNFG TLX 28.4.71). H5925/69 27.5.71 H5925/69 27.5.71 DW IN 251100N, 551136E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FL.G CLOSE W. (MENAS NM 7/71). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 830/71. H3817/70 27.4.72 H3817/70 27.4.72 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 1.5MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 1223/72). AWAIT MENAS NM. NCA. H5925/69 11.4.72 H5925/69 11.4.72 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (MENAS NM 30/72 & HMS BULLDOG HN). DELETE BUOY. - NM 804/72. H3817/70 25.8.72 H3817/70 25.8.72 AMEND TO WK 1.5MTRS. NC 2889. 10.12.92 10.12.92 [WGD] POSN: 251106.5N, 551159.5E. NE 3738.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. PASSAGE FOR DUBAI.

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FAQ

Where is the ALAMINA wreck located?

The ALAMINA wreck is located at coordinates 25 11.108 N,55 11.992 E.

How deep is the ALAMINA and where exactly is it located?

The ALAMINA lies at a depth of about 1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 25 11.108 N,55 11.992 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALAMINA?

The seabed around the ALAMINA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the ALAMINA sink?

The ALAMINA sank on Apr 26, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ALAMINA discovered?

The wreck of the ALAMINA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ALAMINA belong to?

The ALAMINA belonged to IQ.

What cargo was the ALAMINA carrying?

The ALAMINA was carrying cement.

What type of wreck is the ALAMINA?

The ALAMINA is classified as a lighter.

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