Jasim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jasim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 58.799 N,54 29.722 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.979983
  • Longitude: 54.495367
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JASIM
Type tanker
Length 60 m
Width 10 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 1200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers ISO DANGER, Q, CLOSE W.
Surveying Details H4399/79 25.3.86 H4399/79 25.3.86 POSN 245900N, 543000E. MARKED BY BUOY. (MENAS NM 7/86). BUOY IS ISO DANGER, Q, CLOSE W. (MENAS, TELEX 17.3.86). INS AS DWPA WITH BUOY. - NM 1106/86. HH498/410/01 8.11.89 HH498/410/01 8.11.89 POSN GIVEN AS 245842N, 542948E. BUOY ACCURATELY CHARTED, (HMS BEAVER, HN DTD OCT'89). AMEND POSN. DELETE PA. BR STD. 10.12.92 10.12.92 [WGD] POSN: 245848.5N, 542951.5E. 7.2.12 7.2.12 LIES IN PORT SIDE IN 26-27MTRS. BROKEN INTO THREE MAIN SECTIONS. STERN SECTION CONSISTS OF ENGINE ROOM AND ACCOMMODATION, WITH SINGLE PROP AND RUDDER STILL IN PLACE. CENTRE SECTION IS A TANGLED, CONFUSED COLLECTION OF BROKEN HATCHES, RIGGING, OLD VEHICLE PARTS AND LORRY WHEELS. BOW SECTION IS MORE OR LESS INTACT WITH LAMP ROOMS AND DECK WINCHES. ('UAE UNDER WATER EXPLORER', VIA B LUGG). NCA. 8.2.12 8.2.12 ACCURATE POSN FOR THIS WK IS: 2458.799N, 5429.722E [WGD]. (B LUGG, EMAIL DTD 7.2.12). AMEND POSN. 18.6.12 18.6.12 BUOY WAS NOT IN POSITION SOME SIX WEEKS AGO AND HAS NOT BEEN THERE FOR SOME 6 YEARS PRIOR TO THAT. (B LUGG, EMAIL DTD 12.8.12).
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY UAE ARMED FORCES AS A TARGET.

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, BROKEN INTO THREE MAIN SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 58.799 N,54 29.722 E
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FAQ

Where is the JASIM wreck located?

The JASIM wreck is located at coordinates 24 58.799 N,54 29.722 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JASIM?

The seabed around the JASIM lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the JASIM sink?

The JASIM sank on Mar 25, 1986.

When was the wreck of the JASIM discovered?

The wreck of the JASIM was discovered in 1986.

What cargo was the JASIM carrying?

The JASIM was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JASIM?

The JASIM had a tonnage of 1200 tons.

What type of wreck is the JASIM?

The JASIM is classified as a tanker.

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