Markab Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Markab Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 26.083 N,59 11.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.434717
  • Longitude: 59.188883
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARKAB
Type motor vessel
Length 36 m
Width 8.8 m
Orientation 78
Tonnage 495
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Surveying Details

28.7.76 AGROUND IN POSN APPROX 252000N, 591200E. (LL 28.7.76). 3.8.76 TWO ATTEMPTS TO RELEASE VESSEL UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 29.7.76). 23.8.76 SAND BUILT UP ALL AROUND VESSEL TO DEPTH 5-6 FT IN POSN 252330N, 591130E. VESSEL ABANDONED. (LL 23.8.76). H3576/77 10.6.77 COASTER SIGHTED BY HELICOPTER IN 1977. NOT FIXED BUT APPROX POSN 252500N, 591000E. (HMS HYDRA, REPORT 22.3.77). INS AS STPA. - NM 1433/77. H3576/77 19.6.79 FIXED IN POSN 252605N 591120E. ORIENTATION 078/258DEGS, APPROX DIMENSIONS:- 36 MTRS LONG, 9 MTRS WIDE, HEIGHT TO MASTHEAD 15 MTRS ON 24.11.78. (HMS HERALD, ROS 1.3.79). AMEND TO ST IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.2.81 INS AS ST DRIES 3.0 MTRS ON 2851. H1273/87 19.10.87 AMENDED TO ST ON 2851 BY BR STD. (DRYING HEIGHT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS WK).

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND NEAR RAS MAIDANI WHILST EN-ROUTE BOMBAY TO DUBAI.

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FAQ

Where is the MARKAB wreck located?

The MARKAB wreck is located at coordinates 25 26.083 N,59 11.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARKAB?

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

When did the MARKAB sink?

The MARKAB sank on Jul 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the MARKAB discovered?

The wreck of the MARKAB was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the MARKAB carrying?

The MARKAB was carrying construction materials,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MARKAB?

The MARKAB had a tonnage of 495 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARKAB?

The MARKAB is classified as a motor vessel.

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