Manal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Manal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 25.531 N,55 27.111 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.425517
  • Longitude: 55.451850
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANAL
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2000

Surveying Details

HH488/260/01 14.4.89 HH488/260/01 14.4.89 STRANDED WK OF TUG LIES 262MTRS NE OF POINT CHARLIE. ALL THE SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWS ABOVE LEVEL OF MEAN HIGH WATER. (HMS HERALD, ROS, AJMAN HBR, 5.12.88 [M1315/1]). GIVES POSN 252525.5N, 552706E. NCA, 3711 STS. HH498/350/01 13.9.89 HH498/350/01 13.9.89 ABANDONED BY OWNERS, DUBAI MARITIME CORP., AND NO REFLOATING ATTEMPT YET MADE. (LL, 1.9.89). NFA. 21.9.94 21.9.94 NOW CHARTED AS ST IN 252530.5N, 552709E [WGD]. NC 3410. HH488/440/01 18.8.98 HH488/440/01 18.8.98 ST IN 252531.86N, 552706.66E [WGD]. (DEPT OF PORTS, AJMAN, ROS, CABLE SURVEY APR '97-JAN '98]. NE 3410.

Circumstances of loss

1.9.89 RAN AGROUND. ABANDONED BY OWNERS, DUBAI MARITIME CORP. (LL, 1.9.89)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 25.531 N,55 27.111 E
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FAQ

Where is the MANAL wreck located?

The MANAL wreck is located at coordinates 25 25.531 N,55 27.111 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANAL?

The seabed around the MANAL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MANAL sink?

The MANAL sank on Jun 9, 1987.

When was the wreck of the MANAL discovered?

The wreck of the MANAL was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the MANAL?

The MANAL is classified as a tug.

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