Dahpu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dahpu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 41 N,58 36 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.683333
  • Longitude: 58.600000
Wreck Depth 170 m
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAHPU
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 82.6 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 5000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.8.43 ST IN 233700N, 583600E, OR 341DEGS, 2.8C FROM FRONT LEADING LT, MUSCAT. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1823/43. H02553/43 23.7.43 ST HAS BEEN REMOVED. (USHO NM 3002/47) DELETE. - NM 1736/47. 20.5.91 SHOWN AS ST PA ON US COMBAT CHART 80051. NCA. HH485/420/03 7.7.94 SANK IN 234100N, 583600E APPROX. (OMANI FAX DTD 4.7.94) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY, PRESUMABLY POSN WHERE VESSEL WAS SCUTTLED. 23.10.01 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 2340.980N, 5836.000E [WGD] ON OMAN 255 [1996 EDN], SHOWN AS NDW PA ON US 62343 [JUN '99 EDN]. PLOTS IN 149MTRS OF WATER, NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. INS AS NDW PA. NE 3518. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 WK PD IN 2341.0, 5836.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY JAPANESE MIDGET SUBMARINE IN THE APROACHES TO KHAWR MUSCAT. RAISED SHORTLY THEREAFTER, SOME CARGO SALVAGED, THEN SCUTTLED IN 'DEEP WATER'. 15 CREW WERE KILLED WHEN TORPEDOED. (DODS). PASSAGE BUSREH FOR KARACHI. AT ANCHOR IN MUSCAT WHEN TORPEDOED. CARGO OF 500TONS BITUMEN AND GENERAL. CREW OF 59 OF WHOM 15 WERE LOST. 26 STEVEDORES ON BOARD AT TIME WERE LOST ALSO. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the DAHPU wreck located?

The DAHPU wreck is located at coordinates 23 41 N,58 36 E.

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

The DAHPU lies at a depth of about 170 meters and is located at coordinates 23 41 N,58 36 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAHPU?

The seabed around the DAHPU lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the DAHPU sink?

The DAHPU sank on Jun 28, 1943.

When was the wreck of the DAHPU discovered?

The wreck of the DAHPU was discovered in 1943.

What country did the DAHPU belong to?

The DAHPU belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DAHPU carrying?

The DAHPU was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DAHPU?

The DAHPU had a tonnage of 5000 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAHPU?

The DAHPU is classified as a steam ship.

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