Antonello Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Antonello Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 37.62 N,58 28.37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.627000
  • Longitude: 58.472833
Wreck Depth -1.5 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONELLO
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 106 m
Width 15 m
Draught 3.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1987
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Markers N CARDINAL BUOY, Q, 'QURUM', CLOSE NW
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H5209/69 15.10.69 CONSPICUOUS REMAINS OF BURNT-OUT FREIGHTER LOCATED 205.5DEGS, 3.55M FROM JEZT FAHL LT. LYING E/W WITH BOWS W. RADAR CONSPIC. (HMS BEAGLE HN 2/69 DTD 8.10.69). INS AS ST (CONSPIC) IN 233738N, 582812E. - NM 1659/69. H5209/69 4.11.69 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 9.10.69). NFA. H2902/83 3.9.84 STRANDED OFF QURUM IN 233738N, 582823E [WGC]. VERY BROKEN UP, NOT CONSPIC. ONLY BOILER, BOW & STERN SECTIONS REMAIN. (HMS HYDRA, HI 181). AMEND POSN, DELETE CONSPIC. BR STD. H5031/84 26.3.85 WK NO LONGER CONSPIC. (CAPT WOOD & CDR O'NEILL). CONSPIC DELETED. - NM 763/85. 4.2.86 POSN NOW 233737N, 582822E. WK IS 106MTRS LONG WITH PARTS OF THE BOW, CENTRE AND STERN SECTIONS ABOVE WATER. BOWS E. (HMS HYDRA, AERIAL PHOT 3/84, 1669/563). NC 3518. HH485/420/03 28.10.94 WK DRIES 1.5 IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (ROYAL NAVY OMAN WK LIST DTD 17.9.94). BR STD. HH485/420/05 31.10.95 WK BUOY LAID 5.10.95. N CARDINAL, Q, NAME 'QURUM' IN 233746N, 582810E. (MENAS, LTR DTD 7.10.95). - NM 3603/95. 23.4.98 NOW NAMED AS 'ANTONELLO'. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DRAFT 3.5MTRS. (OMANI WK LIST, JAN 1998). SEP 2010000040052 29.6.10 STATED AS DRIES 1.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (OMANI LIST OF WRECKS 2010 NO.090420). SHOWN AS ST HEIGHT 1.5MTRS ON BA 3518 [MAR '02 EDN]. AMEND TO ST DRIES 1.5MTRS. NE 3518. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 ST DRIES 1.5MTRS IN 2337.618N, 5828.375E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA SUPREMA MARINA, SA. PASSAGE MARSEILLES FOR DAMMAN. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DISCHARGING CARGO AT MINA AL FAHAL, OMAN. WAS TOWED OUT OF PORT FULLY ABLAZE AND BEACHED AT QURUM BEACH, 3M NW OF MINA AL FAHAL. COMPLETELY GUTTED, WITH THE HULL BULGING OUTWARDS, WAS ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTONELLO wreck located?

The ANTONELLO wreck is located at coordinates 23 37.62 N,58 28.37 E.

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

The ANTONELLO lies at a depth of about -1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 23 37.62 N,58 28.37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONELLO?

The seabed around the ANTONELLO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ANTONELLO sink?

The ANTONELLO sank on Aug 24, 1966.

When was the wreck of the ANTONELLO discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONELLO was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ANTONELLO belong to?

The ANTONELLO belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONELLO?

The ANTONELLO had a tonnage of 1987 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONELLO?

The ANTONELLO is classified as a steam ship.

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