Arafat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arafat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
21 29.533 N,39 9.817 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.492217
  • Longitude: 39.163617
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARAFAT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6259/68 7.11.75 VESSEL REPD AS ARAFAT IN 212932N, 390949E. (ENCL TO LTR FROM BRITISH EMBASSY DTD 20.10.75) NCA, COVERED BY WK CLOSE SE [SEE 42952]. SEP 2008/000065399 24.9.08 RECLAIMED AREA SHOWN ON TUSDEER CONTAINER TERMINAL, JEDDAH ENGINEERING DRAWING DTD 13.6.07. (HALCROW GROUP LTD) AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM BLOCK 5636/08.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2009
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 29.533 N,39 9.817 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARAFAT wreck located?

The ARAFAT wreck is located at coordinates 21 29.533 N,39 9.817 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARAFAT?

The seabed around the ARAFAT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARAFAT discovered?

The wreck of the ARAFAT was discovered in 1975.