City Of Muscat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
City of muscat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 58.292 N,72 52.218 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.971533
  • Longitude: 72.870300
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF MUSCAT
Type motor vessel
Flag OM
Length 58.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1984
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 1985

Surveying Details

H3449/80 23.8.84 SANK IN 185814.5N, 725215.5E, OR 033DEGS [?213DEGS], 1.5M FROM GREEN ISLAND BN. (LL, 15.8.84). NCA YET. H3449/80 17.9.84 POSN 185812N, 725212E APPROX. (NAVAREA VIII 502/84). NCA YET. H3449/80 5.12.84 DW (MASTS) IN 185814.5N, 725215.5E [SOI]. (DEHRA DUN NM 445(T)/84 & 481/84). - NM 193/84. H3449/80 23.9.85 WRECK REMOVED. (DEHRA DUN NM 363/85). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

31.12.84 SANK AT ANCHOR FOLLOWING LEAKAGE IN ENGINE ROOM WITH WHICH PUMPS COULD NOT COPE. (LL, 31.12.84).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF MUSCAT wreck located?

The CITY OF MUSCAT wreck is located at coordinates 18 58.292 N,72 52.218 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF MUSCAT?

The seabed around the CITY OF MUSCAT lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CITY OF MUSCAT sink?

The CITY OF MUSCAT sank on Jul 27, 1984.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF MUSCAT discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF MUSCAT was discovered in 1984.

What country did the CITY OF MUSCAT belong to?

The CITY OF MUSCAT belonged to OM.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF MUSCAT?

The CITY OF MUSCAT had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF MUSCAT?

The CITY OF MUSCAT is classified as a motor vessel.

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