Lion City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lion city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 0.223 N,54 31.731 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.003717
  • Longitude: 54.528850
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LION CITY
Type tanker
Length 60 m
Width 10 m
Draught 5
Orientation 300
Tonnage 1200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2012

Surveying Details

H4398/79 20.6.83 H4398/79 20.6.83 TANKER, DIMENSIONS 60 X 10 X 5MTRS, REPD SUNK IN 250018N, 543130E, IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. POSN HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED. (MENAS NM 45/83). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1684/83. H4399/79 11.7.83 H4399/79 11.7.83 STILL NOT LOCATED. (GEN MANAGER, MENAS 29.6.83 & TELECON 11.7.83). HH498/410/01 8.11.89 HH498/410/01 8.11.89 POSN GIVEN AS 250018N, 543146E ON SURVEY BY HMS BEAVER, 28/29 OCT 1989. AMEND POSN. DELETE PA. BR STD. 10.12.92 10.12.92 [WGD] POSN: 250024.5N, 543149.5E. 7.2.12 7.2.12 LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS TOWARDS 300 DEGS. BASICALLY INTACT WITH FUNNEL AND SOME RIGGING LYING ON THE SAND. ORIGINAL NAME 'LION CITY' CLEARLY VISIBLE ON THE BOW AND THERE IS ALSO A STAR EMBLEM ON THE FUNNEL. ('UAE UNDER WATER EXPLORER', VIA B LUGG, EMAIL DTD 1.2.12). 8.2.12 8.2.12 ACCURATE POSN FOR THIS WK IS: 2500.223N, 5431.731E [WGD]. (B LUGG, EMAIL DTD 7.2.12). AMEND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK INADVERTENTLY BY UAE ARMED FORCES WHILST TESTING MISSILE SYSTEMS.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS WNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 0.223 N,54 31.731 E
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FAQ

Where is the LION CITY wreck located?

The LION CITY wreck is located at coordinates 25 0.223 N,54 31.731 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LION CITY?

The seabed around the LION CITY lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the LION CITY sink?

The LION CITY sank on May 1, 1983.

When was the wreck of the LION CITY discovered?

The wreck of the LION CITY was discovered in 1983.

What cargo was the LION CITY carrying?

The LION CITY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LION CITY?

The LION CITY had a tonnage of 1200 tons.

What type of wreck is the LION CITY?

The LION CITY is classified as a tanker.

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