Amuryah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Amuryah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 39.549 N,48 50.478 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.659150
  • Longitude: 48.841300
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMURYAH
Type tanker
Flag IQ
Length 285 m
Width 44.3 m
Draught 17.2
Sonar Length 315
Sonar Width 63
Orientation 82
Tonnage 81227
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1991
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2) 10S, CLOSE SW
Surveying Details HH494/400/03 7.7.92 HH494/400/03 7.7.92 ST REPORTED IN 293919N, 485027E [WGD] APPROX. (US NM 62434/26/92). INS AS ST PA, REP (1992). - NM 2166/92. HH495/400/02 27.1.95 HH495/400/02 27.1.95 ST CONFIRMED IN 293934N, 485025E [WGD]. (HMS LIVERPOOL HN). AMEND TO ST IN 293926N, 485022.5E [NAH]. - NM 1266/95. HH494/400/03 15.9.95 HH494/400/03 15.9.95 ST IN 293934.4N, 485025.4E [WGD]. WK KNOWN AS 'GRACELANDS'. LENGTH APPROX 150MTRS, LIES 083/263DEGS. BOWS E. VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE, HEIGHTS: FUNNEL 10MTRS, BRIDGE 5MTRS, PORT/STBD GANTRIES 5MTRS, FOREMAST 5MTRS. POSN GIVEN IS FOR BRIDGE. (HMS GLOUCESTER, SIG DTD 2.9.95). NCA. HH494/400/03 3.2.97 HH494/400/03 3.2.97 YELLOW CONL LT BUOY, FL.Y.3S, RANGE 6KM, ESTABLISHED IN 293927.5N, 485019E [UND]. (GENERAL ESTABLISHMENT OF IRAQI PORTS, NM 2/96). WGD POSN: 2939.59N, 4859.36E. - NM 587/97. 26.4.99 26.4.99 SHOWN IN 2939.437N, 4850.377E [UND] ON NE 1265. 26.4.03 HA502/003/069/01 26.4.03 NOW CHARTED AS ST IN 2939.58N, 4050.42E [UND], ENCLOSED BY DANGER CIRCLE, LEGEND: WRECK (SEE NOTE), MARKED BY Y CONL BUOY CLOSE SW. NOTE IN TITLE STATES: THIS WRECK IS CONSIDERED TO BE PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS & A WIDE BERTH IS RECOMMENDED. (HMS ROEBUCK REA 2003). NE 1235. HH091/048/02 17.2.04 HH091/048/02 17.2.04 LOCATED IN 2939.530N, 4850.480E [WGD]. VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. LIES 090/270DEGS. (HMS ROEBUCK, REA REPORT DTD 28.5.03). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH495/410/02 20.1.06 HH495/410/02 20.1.06 WK LIT FL(2). BUOY LIT FL(2). (US NM 3/62434/06). NCA. HH495/410/02 9.2.06 HH495/410/02 9.2.06 BUOY IS YELLOW, FL.5S, WITH CONE TOPMARK IN 2939.5N, 4850.5E. (CAPAIN SAMIR, IRAQI PORTS, EMAIL DTD 21.1.06). ADD LT & TOPMARK TO BUOY IN CHARTED POSN 2939.4N, 4850.4E].)(CB DECISION). - NM 779/06. HH091/185/01 11.4.07 HH091/185/01 11.4.07 EXAM'D 29.6.06 IN 2939.549N, 4850.478E [WGD] USING DGPS. DRIES IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 315MTRS, WIDTH 63MTRS. LIES 082/262DEGS WITH BOWS 082DEGS. MARKER BUOY SHOWS SLOW FLASHING WHITE LT IN 2939.521N, 4850.245E [WGD]. REMAINS A SIGNIFICANT WK AND PROTRUDES FROM THE SURFACE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. METALLIC SUPERSTRUCTURE PROTRUDES FROM BOTH E AND W ENDS OF THE WK, BOTH ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE AND SEEN ON RADAR IN CALMER SEA STATES. CAUTIOUSLY INVESTIGATED BY SURVEY BOAT ONLY. (HMS ECHO, HI 1185). RETAIN AS ST IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.7.07 SEP 2007/000052291 18.7.07 MARKER BUOY IS A LIT, FL(2)10S, 'TALL' CAN BUOY [PILLAR BUOY], COLOUR BRB. NO REFERENCE TO CONE. (CAPT SAMIR, IRAQI PORTS, E-MAIL DTD 17.7.07). BR STD. 19.3.09 SEP 2009/000020775 19.3.09 BUOY IS ISO DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK, FL(2)10S, IN 2939.467N, 4850.317E [WGD]. (CAPT SAMIR, IRAQI PORTS, EMAIL DTD 18.3.09). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 17.4.09 SEP 2009/000028126 17.4.09 STATED TO BE 'AMURYAH', 21900 GT (SIC), IN 2939.52N, 4850.52E [WGD]. UPRIGHT AT DEPTH OF 30MTRS. POLLUTION, NAVIGATION AND UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE RISK. (UMM QASR & KHAWR AL ZUBAYER CHANNEL WKS LIST, CAPTAIN SAMIR, EMAIL DTD 4.4.09). NCA. 26.2.10 26.2.10 LOCATED IN 2939.539N, 4850.479E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.96MTRS. LENGTH 300MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HT 25MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1214, SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). INTACT, UPRIGHT, NO SCOUR. NCA. SEP 2018/000043520 22.02.18 DELETE WK IN 2939.55N, 4850.48E [WGD]. (H102 FROM SMIT LAMNALCO, NIGEL COOK - REMOVAL OF WRECK BETWEEN DEC. 2016 - JAN. 2017). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2018

Circumstances of loss

1.2.91 BUILT IN 1977 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN ARENDAL. GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRAQI OIL TANKER ENTERPRISE. DURING THE IRAQI OCCUPATION OF KUWAIT IN 1990-91 SANK AFTER BEING ATTACKED OFF MINA AL BAKIR OIL TERMINAL. PREVIOUS TO 1.2.91 SHE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH APPROX 100,000 TONS OF CRUDE OIL. (MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 39.549 N,48 50.478 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMURYAH wreck located?

The AMURYAH wreck is located at coordinates 29 39.549 N,48 50.478 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMURYAH?

The seabed around the AMURYAH lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the AMURYAH sink?

The AMURYAH sank on Jan 26, 1991.

When was the wreck of the AMURYAH discovered?

The wreck of the AMURYAH was discovered in 1992.

What country did the AMURYAH belong to?

The AMURYAH belonged to IQ.

What cargo was the AMURYAH carrying?

The AMURYAH was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the AMURYAH?

The AMURYAH had a tonnage of 81227 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMURYAH?

The AMURYAH is classified as a tanker.

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