Failaka 20 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Failaka 20 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 20.14 N,48 39.133 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.335667
  • Longitude: 48.652217
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAILAKA 20
Type fishing vessel
Flag KW
Length 68 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1194
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers 2 MARKER BUOYS WITH FLAGS
Surveying Details H3162/69 6.11.73 *8H3162/69 6.11.73 VESSEL SUNK IN 282000N, 483905E IN 55FT OF WATER. MAST PROJECTS 15FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL. IN AREA FREQUENTLY USED BY TRAWLERS. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY FLOATING DRUMS. (MENAS NM 126/126/73 &LL VOL.214) INS AS DW MAST. - NM 2232/73. H3162/69 15.1.74 H3162/69 15.1.74 MAST NOW PROJECTS 0.7MTRS ABOVE INDIAN SPRING LOW WATER, MARKED BY 2 IRON MARKER BUOYS SURMOUNTED BY FLAGS. (MENAS NM 147/73) NCA. HH498/353/01 6.11.91 HH498/353/01 6.11.91 TO BE EXPUNGED. (SAUDI PORTS AUTH. NM
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 0249

Circumstances of loss

10.8.73 BUILT 1953 BY MUTZELDELDTWERFT G.M.B.H., CUXHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GULF FISHERIES CO. W.L.L. CAUGHT FIRE ON 10.8.73 5M OFF RAS AL KHAFJI OIL PIPELINE. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LEFT ADRIFT UNTIL SHE SANK 3 DAYS LATER. (MSD).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the FAILAKA 20 wreck located?

The FAILAKA 20 wreck is located at coordinates 28 20.14 N,48 39.133 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAILAKA 20?

The seabed around the FAILAKA 20 lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the FAILAKA 20 sink?

The FAILAKA 20 sank on Aug 13, 1973.

When was the wreck of the FAILAKA 20 discovered?

The wreck of the FAILAKA 20 was discovered in 1973.

What country did the FAILAKA 20 belong to?

The FAILAKA 20 belonged to KW.

What was the tonnage of the FAILAKA 20?

The FAILAKA 20 had a tonnage of 1194 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAILAKA 20?

The FAILAKA 20 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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