Joshan (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Joshan (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
25 59.8 N,54 21.95 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 78 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | JOSHAN (PROBABLY) |
| Type | military vessel |
| Flag | IR |
| Length | 46.9 m |
| Width | 7 m |
| Draught | 1.8 |
| Tonnage | 275 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 18, 1988 |
| Original Detection Year | 1988 |
| Original Source | national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Surveying Details | H2702/85 14.6.88 WK REPORTED IN 255942N, 542154E, APPROX. (HYDROPAC 459/88(62)). FOR FILING ONLY. H2702/85 18.7.88 REPEATED BY DIFRAP 2707/88. NCA. 13.9.91 SHOWN IN 255930N, 542230E. (US 62032 - 2ND EDN). INS AS NDWPA IN 255942N, 542154E [NAG]. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
STRUCK BY MISSILE FROM USS WAINWRIGHT DURING AN EXCHANGE OF FIRE AND SUNK.
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