Hejaz (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hejaz (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 6.59 N,50 46.075 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.109833
  • Longitude: 50.767917
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEJAZ (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Length 151.5 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 13400
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo oil,flammable liquids and gases,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H5255/58 8.10.65 HULK OF AFT OF TANKER IN 261042N, 504830E IS UNMANNED & CARRIES QR LT. (PGLS NAV NM 91/65). NCA. H1962/66 10.4.67 ST IN 260624N, 504624E. (MENAS NM 53/67). INS AS ST. - NM 731/67. H1962/66 20.7.77 POSN AMENDED TO 295 DEG, 4C FROM PREVIOUS POSN. (MENAS NM 84/77). AMEND POSN TO 260635N, 504558E. BR STD. H2387/81 28.1.81 POSN REPD TO BE 260628N, 504600E. (MV GAMBHIRA, HN DTD 21.12.80). INS AS ST IN 260635N, 504558E ON 3790. - NM 313/81. 18.2.92 WGD POSN: 260641N, 504601.5E. 20.11.02 SHOWN IN 2606.582N, 5046.090E [WGD] ON BAHRAIN 6501 [INT 7254] [SEP'00 EDN, CORRECT TO MAR'02, ADOPTION]. NC 3738.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOHAMED ABUBAKUR BAKHASHAB. PASSAGE RAS TANURA FOR JEDDAH. BROKE IN TWO DUE TO STRESS OF WEATHER. CREW OF 35 RECOVERED. AFT SECTION TOWED TO BAHRAIN. FWD SECTION LAST SEEN INVERTED AT THE POINT OF BREAKUP. LATER PRESUMED SUNK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 26 6.59 N,50 46.075 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1965.

What cargo was the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) was carrying oil,flammable liquids and gases,gas.

What was the tonnage of the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION)?

The HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 13400 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEJAZ (STERN SECTION)?

The HEJAZ (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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