Iran Enghelab Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Iran enghelab Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 56.267 N,49 15.217 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.937783
  • Longitude: 49.253617
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRAN ENGHELAB
Type bulk carrier
Flag IR
Length 179.8 m
Width 28.3 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 19346
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3162/69 24.5.84 H3162/69 24.5.84 AGROUND IN 295300N, 491700E. (LL, 3.3.84). NCA YET. 3.3.92 3.3.92 ARRIVED AT GADANI BEACH ON 18.4.88 TO BE SCRAPPED. (MSD).
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2000

Circumstances of loss

18.4.88 VESSEL, BUILT 1978, WAS STRUCK BY A MISSILE FIRED BY AN IRAQI WARPLANE, CAUSING A MAJOR EXPLOSION AND FIRE, WHILST EN-ROUTE ROSARIO & BUENOS AIRES TO BANDAR KHOMEINI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN SHIPPING LINES, THE VESSEL WAS REFLOATED & TOWED TO BANDAR ABBAS. SHE WAS SOLD TO PAKISTANI SHIPBREAKERS IN 1988 & ARRIVED AT GADANI BEACH ON 18.4.88 TO BE SCRAPPED.

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FAQ

Where is the IRAN ENGHELAB wreck located?

The IRAN ENGHELAB wreck is located at coordinates 29 56.267 N,49 15.217 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRAN ENGHELAB?

The seabed around the IRAN ENGHELAB lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the IRAN ENGHELAB sink?

The IRAN ENGHELAB sank on May 24, 1983.

When was the wreck of the IRAN ENGHELAB discovered?

The wreck of the IRAN ENGHELAB was discovered in 1983.

What country did the IRAN ENGHELAB belong to?

The IRAN ENGHELAB belonged to IR.

What cargo was the IRAN ENGHELAB carrying?

The IRAN ENGHELAB was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the IRAN ENGHELAB?

The IRAN ENGHELAB had a tonnage of 19346 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRAN ENGHELAB?

The IRAN ENGHELAB is classified as a bulk carrier.

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