Kazemi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kazemi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 19.5 N,48 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.325000
  • Longitude: 48.283333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAZEMI
Type motor vessel
Flag IR
Length 61.9 m
Width 103 m
Tonnage 652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.1.75 WK (PD) IN 301930N, 481700E, BLOCKING CHANNEL FOR INCOMING & OUTGOING VESSELS. (LL VOL.219). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 17.1.75 CHANNEL NOW CLEAR. AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY BROWN SHIPPING CO. SANK OFF ABADAN AFTER A COLLISION WITH GREEK MV OILBIRD, LOSS OF LIFE REPORTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAKI FAISSALL & HUSSEIN AZIMI. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KAZEMI wreck located?

The KAZEMI wreck is located at coordinates 30 19.5 N,48 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAZEMI?

The seabed around the KAZEMI lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KAZEMI sink?

The KAZEMI sank on Jan 14, 1975.

When was the wreck of the KAZEMI discovered?

The wreck of the KAZEMI was discovered in 1975.

What country did the KAZEMI belong to?

The KAZEMI belonged to IR.

What cargo was the KAZEMI carrying?

The KAZEMI was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KAZEMI?

The KAZEMI had a tonnage of 652 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAZEMI?

The KAZEMI is classified as a motor vessel.

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