Fal Xi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fal xi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46 N,67 1.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.766667
  • Longitude: 67.025000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAL XI
Type tanker
Flag AE
Length 160 m
Width 21 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 10732
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2883/85 24.7.86 AGROUND ABOUT 1.5 MILES OFF CLIFTON BEACH. BROACHED BY SEA AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. NOT POSSIBLE TO SALVE. (LL 23.7.86). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2017

Circumstances of loss

ANCHOR CABLE PARTED DURING HEAVY WIND AND SWELL. DRIFTED TOWARDS OTESTER ROCK, NR CLIFTON BEACH, KARACHI, AND GROUNDED. WAS WAITING TO BE TOWED TO GADANI FOR SCRAPPING. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FAL XI wreck located?

The FAL XI wreck is located at coordinates 24 46 N,67 1.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAL XI?

The seabed around the FAL XI lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FAL XI sink?

The FAL XI sank on Jul 8, 1986.

When was the wreck of the FAL XI discovered?

The wreck of the FAL XI was discovered in 1986.

What country did the FAL XI belong to?

The FAL XI belonged to AE.

What was the tonnage of the FAL XI?

The FAL XI had a tonnage of 10732 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAL XI?

The FAL XI is classified as a tanker.

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