Dockan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Dockan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 49.083 N,48 28.683 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.818050
  • Longitude: 48.478050
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOCKAN (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag IQ
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 361
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2000

Surveying Details

HH494/803/01 18.12.89 HH494/803/01 18.12.89 SMALL TUG, A CASUALTY OF IRAN/IRAQ WAR, SUNK NEAR BUOY NO 11. ALSO A SMALL WATER TANKER WHICH STRUCK THE WRECK OF THE TUG AND SANK NEARBY. (SHIPPING REPORT DTD 7-10 JUL'89). CHART AS DW PA, WKS IN 294900N, 482848E. - NM 55/90. HH494/400/01 3.7.90 HH494/400/01 3.7.90 SHOWN AS ABOVE WITH NOTATION 'UNLIT MAST' AND A ST IN 294906N, 482940E ON MARKED-UP CUTTING OF BA 1235. (BP SHIPPING LTD, 17.4.90). NCA YET. SEE ALSO WK IN 294917N, 482843E. HH494/400/02 14.2.91 HH494/400/02 14.2.91 INS IN 294905.5N, 482837E [NAH] ON 2884. - NM 589/91. HH494/400/03 13.7.93 HH494/400/03 13.7.93 WK OF TANKER 'DUKAN' LIES CLOSE TO BUOY NO.11, WHICH IS IN 294824N, 482850E. (DEPT OF MARINE AFFAIRS, IRAQ, DESCRIPTION OF BUOYS). NCA. 5.12.94 5.12.94 WGD POSN: 294905N, 482841E. NE 1235.

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FAQ

Where is the DOCKAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DOCKAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 49.083 N,48 28.683 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOCKAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DOCKAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DOCKAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DOCKAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the DOCKAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DOCKAN (PROBABLY) belonged to IQ.

What was the tonnage of the DOCKAN (PROBABLY)?

The DOCKAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 361 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOCKAN (PROBABLY)?

The DOCKAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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