Fatth Alkhair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fatth alkhair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 28.66 N,39 7.305 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.477667
  • Longitude: 39.121750
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FATTH ALKHAIR
Type carrier
Flag SA
Length 53.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 492
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers Y CONL BUOYS, CLOSE SE & NW
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Surveying Details

H3903/78 27.6.85 WK IN W2 ANCHORAGE IN 212839N, 390719E, MARKED BY TEMP UNLIT BUOY. (DMA, JEDDAH, 19.5.85) - NM 1788/85. 3.6.86 DW SHOWN IN 212836N, 390723.5E ON US 62241. NCA. H3903/78 4.6.86 SANK IN 212842N, 390724E. SALVAGE IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (LL, 26.4.86) H3903/78 30.6.86 WK IN 212839N, 390719E WITH LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS. MARKED BY 2 Y CONL BUOYS:- IN 212839N, 390719E, MARKING BOW, AND 212840N, 390718E, MARKING STERN. ALL POSNS WGS'72 DATUM. (SAUDI PORTS AUTHORITY, TELEX 30.6.86) - NM 2017/86. 29.11.99 WGD POSN: 2128.660N, 3907.305E. NE 2577. SEP 2016/000164920 5.10.16 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. [DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

25.5.83 SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN JEDDAH. HAD BEEN LAID UP AT ANCHORAGE SINCE 25.5.83. CAUSE OF SINKING UNKNOWN. (LL, 9.7.85)

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FAQ

Where is the FATTH ALKHAIR wreck located?

The FATTH ALKHAIR wreck is located at coordinates 21 28.66 N,39 7.305 E.

How deep is the FATTH ALKHAIR and where exactly is it located?

The FATTH ALKHAIR lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 21 28.66 N,39 7.305 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FATTH ALKHAIR?

The seabed around the FATTH ALKHAIR lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the FATTH ALKHAIR sink?

The FATTH ALKHAIR sank on May 15, 1985.

When was the wreck of the FATTH ALKHAIR discovered?

The wreck of the FATTH ALKHAIR was discovered in 1985.

What country did the FATTH ALKHAIR belong to?

The FATTH ALKHAIR belonged to SA.

What was the tonnage of the FATTH ALKHAIR?

The FATTH ALKHAIR had a tonnage of 492 tons.

What type of wreck is the FATTH ALKHAIR?

The FATTH ALKHAIR is classified as a carrier.

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