Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Khwaja gharib nawaz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 38 N,58 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.633333
  • Longitude: 58.733333
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ
Type barge
Flag IN
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH120/351/01 15.8.89 SANK IN 193800N, 584400E APPROX. (LL 5, 7.8.89). NCA, IN ABOUT 1500MTRS. HH485/410/01 16.8.96 WK PA IN 193800N, 584400E. (US NM 32/62024/96). NCA. SEP 2015/000019064 10.2.15 NDW (PD) IN 1938.0N, 5844.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SOMALIA FOR DUBAI. TOOK IN WATER DURING A STORM WHEN SECTION OF STEERING GEAR WAS TORN OUT BY THE WIND. PUMPS PROVED INADEQUATE & AN ATTEMPT TO TOW VESSEL BY MV 'NIKOLAY SHCHUKIN' WAS ABORTED WHEN TOW LINE PARTED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ wreck located?

The KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ wreck is located at coordinates 19 38 N,58 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ?

The seabed around the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ sink?

The KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ sank on Aug 1, 1989.

When was the wreck of the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ discovered?

The wreck of the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ was discovered in 1989.

What country did the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ belong to?

The KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ belonged to IN.

What cargo was the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ carrying?

The KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What type of wreck is the KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ?

The KHWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ is classified as a barge.

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