Fairship Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fairship Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 33.033 N,50 12.436 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.550550
  • Longitude: 50.207267
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIRSHIP
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 141.4 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 110
Tonnage 6931
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1977
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source merchant ship
Markers W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S CLOSE WNW
Surveying Details H4589/70 26.7.77 H4589/70 26.7.77 ST IN 263242N, 501224E. ON EVEN KEEL, HEADING 290DEGS & FULLY EXPOSED ABOVE DECK LINE. FL.G.3S LT EXHIBITED FROM MAST. (MV STRATHCLYDE, HN 13.6.77). CHART AS ST PA WITH LT IN 263300N, 501218E. - NM 1881/77. H4589/70 26.7.77 H4589/70 26.7.77 REPD IN 263308N, 501218E. EXHIBITING FL.G.10S. (HAMBURG NM 2713/77). NCA 22.7.77 22.7.77 OWNERS HAVE BEEN ASKED TO REMOVE WK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT PROSPECTS UNLIKELY. (LL, 27.7.77). H4589/70 13.10.77 H4589/70 13.10.77 LT CHARACTERISTICS REPD TO BE Q.G. (HAMBURG NM D733-30/77). NCA. 18.1.78 18.1.78 STILL IN SAME POSN. THOUGHT WILL REMAIN FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. (LL, 19.1.78). NCA. H3903/78 13.9.78 H3903/78 13.9.78 POSN 263248N, 501212E. BUOY TEMPORARILY LAID. (HAMBURG NM 3127(T)/78). NCA. H1962/66 27.11.79 H1962/66 27.11.79 SYMBOL TO BE EXPUNGED FROM GERMAN CHART D733. (HAMBURG NM 4148/79). NCA. H1962/66 3.12.79 H1962/66 3.12.79 VESSEL STILL IN SUNKEN CONDITION & APPEARS WILL REMAIN ABANDONED. (LLOYDS CASUALTY TELEX 1.12.79). NCA. H2248/78 8.1.80 H2248/78 8.1.80 POSN NOW 263254N, 501223E. LT REMOVED. (MENAS TELEX, 7.11.79). NE 3777. 11.2.80 11.2.80 NOW CHARTED AS ST, WITH W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S CLOSE WNW & E CARD CLOSE ESE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3777. H3472/82 20.6.88 H3472/82 20.6.88 STILL AGROUND AND CONSPICUOUS. GOOD RADAR TARGET. (SAUDI ARABIAN NATIONAL PORTS SERVICES, 15.4.88). BR STD. HH492/410/01 22.11.90 HH492/410/01 22.11.90 LARGE CONSPICUOUS WK. (HMS GLOUCESTER, HN 10.11.90). NCA. 10.3.92 10.3.92 WGD POSN: 263300N, 501226.5E. NE 2886. 24.9.92 24.9.92 WGD POSN RECALCULATED TO BE 263302.5N, 501225.5E. CHARTED AS ST CONSPIC & RADAR CONSPIC, MARKED BY W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S CLOSE WNW. NE 3812. 26.7.07 26.7.07 SHOWN IN 2633.033N, 5012.436E [WGD] ON SEARCH FOR DANGERS PLOT. (NGA LANDSAT IMAGERY [ETM P164R041] DTD 5.11.99. AMEND POSN. NE 3812.
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY HAKODATE DOCK CO. LTD., HAKODATE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRIENDSHIP NAVIGATION S.A.. SANK WITHIN DAMMAM HARBOUR LIMITS, WHILE FULLY LOADED, DUE TO LEAK AFTER ALLEGEDLY STRIKING AN UNDERWATER OBJECT PRIOR TO HER ARRIVAL AT DAMMAM. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 33.033 N,50 12.436 E
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FAQ

Where is the FAIRSHIP wreck located?

The FAIRSHIP wreck is located at coordinates 26 33.033 N,50 12.436 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIRSHIP?

The seabed around the FAIRSHIP lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the FAIRSHIP sink?

The FAIRSHIP sank on May 31, 1977.

When was the wreck of the FAIRSHIP discovered?

The wreck of the FAIRSHIP was discovered in 1977.

What country did the FAIRSHIP belong to?

The FAIRSHIP belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FAIRSHIP carrying?

The FAIRSHIP was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the FAIRSHIP?

The FAIRSHIP had a tonnage of 6931 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAIRSHIP?

The FAIRSHIP is classified as a motor vessel.

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