Diffuri Maadu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Diffuri maadu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 19.01 N,55 20.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.316833
  • Longitude: 55.339450
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIFFURI MAADU
Type steam ship
Flag MV
Length 85.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1838
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3817/70 13.7.70 H3817/70 13.7.70 BEACHED IN 251730N, 551930E. (HMS PUNCHESTON SIGNAL DTD JULY 1970 & LL201). 23.7.70 23.7.70 LYING IN 2FMS WITH SLIGHT LIST, COMPLETELY GUTTED. SALVAGE RECOMMENDED. (LL 201). NCA.. H3817/70 6.8.70 H3817/70 6.8.70 ST IN 251730N, 551930E. (MENAS NM 108/70). NCA.. H3817/70 4.2.71 H3817/70 4.2.71 ST CONSPIC IN 251902N, 552126E OR 220DEGS, 1.42M FROM N TR [36FT] OR 224DEGS, 1.20M FROM MINARET AT AL KHAN. (HMS VIDAL, HN DTD 18.1.71). CHART AS ST CONSPIC. - NM 228/71. H3579/80 26.1.82 H3579/80 26.1.82 NO LONGER CONSPIC, ONLY THE MAST IS VISIBLE. (HMS HERALD, HN DTD 29.12.81). DELETE CONSPIC. BR STD. 18.1.88 18.1.88 AMEND TO DW(MAST). NE 3711. 5.10.89 5.10.89 SHOWN AS ST ON US 62405 [1984 EDN]. NCA. HH498/356/01 9.1.91 HH498/356/01 9.1.91 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) ON FRENCH 6636D [3RD EDN 1990]. 22.9.93 22.9.93 WGD POSN: 251900N, 552034E. NC 3412. 2.2.06 2.2.06 DW SHOWN IN ERROR. BA 2578 [INT 7227] [2ND EDN, AUG '05]. AMENDED TO DW (MAST). BR STD. 2.6.08 SEP 2008/000046593 2.6.08 WK REMOVED. (CAPT KW GHUMAIL, DUBAI PORTS AUTHORITY. EMAIL DTD 26.5.08). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2008

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY HALL, RUSSELL & CO., LTD., ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MALDIVE SHIPPING, LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM COLOMBO FOR BASRAH. CAUGHT FIRE AT SEA & ABANDONED. TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS PUNCHESTON & BEACHED AT ABU HAYL 2M FROM DUBAI. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DIFFURI MAADU wreck located?

The DIFFURI MAADU wreck is located at coordinates 25 19.01 N,55 20.367 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIFFURI MAADU?

The seabed around the DIFFURI MAADU lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the DIFFURI MAADU sink?

The DIFFURI MAADU sank on Jul 8, 1970.

When was the wreck of the DIFFURI MAADU discovered?

The wreck of the DIFFURI MAADU was discovered in 1970.

What country did the DIFFURI MAADU belong to?

The DIFFURI MAADU belonged to MV.

What cargo was the DIFFURI MAADU carrying?

The DIFFURI MAADU was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DIFFURI MAADU?

The DIFFURI MAADU had a tonnage of 1838 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIFFURI MAADU?

The DIFFURI MAADU is classified as a steam ship.

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