Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Khwaja gharib nawaz Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
19 38 N,58 44 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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 |
| 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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