Khorfakan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Khorfakan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 21.6 N,55 22.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.360000
  • Longitude: 55.371667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KHORFAKAN
Type steam ship
Flag AE
Length 114.9 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3799
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2005

Surveying Details

7.4.75 7.4.75 AGROUND 300YDS FROM SHARJAH JETTY, ABOUT 15FT FROM 2 PIPELINES. BLOCKING ENTRANCE TO PROPOSED NEW HARBOUR, CARGO IN FIRST 4 HOLDS SOLIDIFIED. SHIP IN DANGER OF BREAKING IN TWO. DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.219) POSN 252136N, 552218E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA YET. H1273/75 17.2.76 H1273/75 17.2.76 APPROX 6FT OF HULL REMAINS ABOVE WATER. WK BEING CUT DOWN TO WATER LEVEL AND WILL THEN BE FILLED WITH BOULDERS TO FORM PART OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BERTHS. (T. A. JOHNSON, LLOYDS SURVEYOR, DUBAI, LTR DTD 5.2.76) AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1956, GROUNDED IN STORM OFF SHARJAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHARJAH SEA TRANSPORT CO. (LLOYDS VOL.219)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 21.6 N,55 22.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the KHORFAKAN wreck located?

The KHORFAKAN wreck is located at coordinates 25 21.6 N,55 22.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KHORFAKAN?

The seabed around the KHORFAKAN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KHORFAKAN sink?

The KHORFAKAN sank on Feb 12, 1975.

When was the wreck of the KHORFAKAN discovered?

The wreck of the KHORFAKAN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the KHORFAKAN belong to?

The KHORFAKAN belonged to AE.

What cargo was the KHORFAKAN carrying?

The KHORFAKAN was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the KHORFAKAN?

The KHORFAKAN had a tonnage of 3799 tons.

What type of wreck is the KHORFAKAN?

The KHORFAKAN is classified as a steam ship.

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