Fidelity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fidelity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 28.607 N,50 45.081 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.476783
  • Longitude: 50.751350
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIDELITY
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 181.1 m
Width 25 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 16657
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 6 SEC, AT WK
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2012

Surveying Details

H3569/84 11.6.84 SUNK IN 282830N, 504500E. (LL 21.5.84). NOT POSSIBLE TO VERIFY EXACT POSN. 282830N, 504500E RECEIVED FROM REPORTING SHIP. (MENAS TELEX 9.6.84). INS AS DWPA IN 282830N, 504500E. - NM 1685/84. H2044/79 9.1.85 ISO DANGER BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 282830N, 504600E. (PSO IRAN NM 16/63 OF 1984 & MENAS NM 93/84). INS BUOY. - NM 134/85. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL 19.4.89). NCA. SEP 2012/000040733 19.3.12 WK AND BUOY NOT SHOWN ON IRANIAN 3075 [2008 EDN, 1:100,000]. AMEND DEAD. 27.11.12 HAS BEEN QUERIED WITH IRAN BUT NO REPLY RECEIVED. TO BE RE-INS BY NM. (M CLARE, RT4, EMAIL DTD 27.11.12). SEP 2012/000239132 7.12.12 DWPA IN 2828.6N, 5045.1E [WGD]. ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 6 SEC, AT WK. (UKHO). - NM 5843/12.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIME HEAVY INDUSTRIES, NAGOYA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KECOSHIP CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE PASAJES FOR BANDAR KHOMENI. WAS STRUCK BY TWO AIR-LAUNCHED EXOCET MISSILES. 3 MEN DIED, 21 SURVIVED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 28 28.607 N,50 45.081 E
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FAQ

Where is the FIDELITY wreck located?

The FIDELITY wreck is located at coordinates 28 28.607 N,50 45.081 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIDELITY?

The seabed around the FIDELITY lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the FIDELITY sink?

The FIDELITY sank on May 18, 1984.

When was the wreck of the FIDELITY discovered?

The wreck of the FIDELITY was discovered in 1984.

What country did the FIDELITY belong to?

The FIDELITY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FIDELITY carrying?

The FIDELITY was carrying general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the FIDELITY?

The FIDELITY had a tonnage of 16657 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIDELITY?

The FIDELITY is classified as a bulk carrier.

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