Ataarid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ataarid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 25.1 N,52 10.058 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.418333
  • Longitude: 52.167633
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATAARID
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 64.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 1992

Surveying Details

6.10.75 6.10.75 REPD SUNK IN 262500N, 521000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.222). NCA YET. 12.4.76 12.4.76 LOSS SUBJECT TO OFFICIAL ENQUIRY. THOUGHT DUE TO TAKING ON TOO MUCH BALLAST. POSSIBILITY THAT THE MASTER, THE ONLY ENGLISHMAN ABOARD, WAS COMMITTING SUICIDE? (J PATON DTI, TELECON). INS AS WK USC PA 35MTRS IN 262500N, 521000E [NAE]. BR STD. 10.3.92 10.3.92 WGD POSN: 262506N, 521003.5E. NE 2886.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE MUSCAT FOR BAHRAIN. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER, 65M NE OF QATAR. 12 CREW SAFE, FOUR MISSING, ONE DEAD. (LLOYDS VOL.222).

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FAQ

Where is the ATAARID wreck located?

The ATAARID wreck is located at coordinates 26 25.1 N,52 10.058 E.

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

The ATAARID lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 26 25.1 N,52 10.058 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATAARID?

The seabed around the ATAARID lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the ATAARID sink?

The ATAARID sank on Oct 3, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ATAARID discovered?

The wreck of the ATAARID was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ATAARID belong to?

The ATAARID belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATAARID carrying?

The ATAARID was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ATAARID?

The ATAARID had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATAARID?

The ATAARID is classified as a tanker.

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