Ambola Awaal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ambola awaal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 26.7 N,59 21.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.445000
  • Longitude: 59.356667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBOLA AWAAL
Type motor vessel
Flag OM
Length 57 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

BEACHED NEAR RAS AL JIBSH, REFLOATING ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL. (LLOYDS VOL.233 & 234). H5031/84 26.3.85 ST CONSPIC IN 212900N, 592200E. (ROYAL OMAN NAVY). - NM 761/85. H1273/83 12.12.86 WK ACTUALLY LIES ON REEF E OF RAS JIBSH. POSN 212642N, 592124E. FIXED BY RADAR & VISUAL BRG. (SNV AL SULTANA, HN 29.10.86). AMEND POSN. - NM 62/87. 9.1.03 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC IN 2131.00N, 5922.80E ON RUSSIAN 41012 (HAND CORRECTION ON APR'81 EDN CORRECT TO 24.08.02) NCA, PLOTS CLOSE TO ORIGINAL POSN GIVEN FOR WK. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 ST CONSPIC IN 2126.70N, 5921.40E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED AFTER EXPERIENCING FLOODING IN ENGINE ROOM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 26.7 N,59 21.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMBOLA AWAAL wreck located?

The AMBOLA AWAAL wreck is located at coordinates 21 26.7 N,59 21.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBOLA AWAAL?

The seabed around the AMBOLA AWAAL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the AMBOLA AWAAL sink?

The AMBOLA AWAAL sank on Aug 29, 1978.

When was the wreck of the AMBOLA AWAAL discovered?

The wreck of the AMBOLA AWAAL was discovered in 1978.

What country did the AMBOLA AWAAL belong to?

The AMBOLA AWAAL belonged to OM.

What cargo was the AMBOLA AWAAL carrying?

The AMBOLA AWAAL was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the AMBOLA AWAAL?

The AMBOLA AWAAL had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBOLA AWAAL?

The AMBOLA AWAAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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