Dammam 28 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dammam 28 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 28.84 N,53 30.28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.480667
  • Longitude: 53.504667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAMMAM 28
Type tug
Length 33 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 282
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 2001
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2001

Surveying Details

HH488/500/03 4.6.01 HH488/500/03 4.6.01 SUNK IN 2528.84N, 5330.28E [WGD]. (NAVAREA IX 93/01). HH488/500/03 4.6.01 HH488/500/03 4.6.01 REPORTED VIA DOHA RADIO AS HAVING SUNK IN 2428.84N, 5330.28E [WGD]. CONFIRMATION OBTAINED FROM THE MARINE SUPERINTENDENT ON DAS ISLAND THAT THE TUG DID SINK IN THE QUOTED POSN. NOTHING MORE HAS BEEN HEARD. (P GOULBOURNE, MARINE SERVICES MANAGER, MENAS, FAX DTD 26.5.01). INS AS DW. - NM 2723/01. HH488/500/03 20.6.01 HH488/500/03 20.6.01 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 2528.84N, 5330.28E [WGD]. (MENAS NM 5/10/01). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

30.5.96 BUILT IN 1978 BY THE OSHIMA SB CO, JAPAN. PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE SAUDI PORTS AUTHORITY, BUT HAD BEEN SOLD ON. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. NO CREW ON BOARD AT TIME OF SINKING. NOTED IN LLOYD'S REGISTER AS HAVING BEEN LAID UP WITH SURVEYS OVERDUE 30.5.96.

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FAQ

Where is the DAMMAM 28 wreck located?

The DAMMAM 28 wreck is located at coordinates 25 28.84 N,53 30.28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAMMAM 28?

The seabed around the DAMMAM 28 lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the DAMMAM 28 sink?

The DAMMAM 28 sank on Apr 27, 2001.

When was the wreck of the DAMMAM 28 discovered?

The wreck of the DAMMAM 28 was discovered in 2001.

What was the tonnage of the DAMMAM 28?

The DAMMAM 28 had a tonnage of 282 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAMMAM 28?

The DAMMAM 28 is classified as a tug.

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