Maya R (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maya r (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 29.075 N,39 7.865 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.484583
  • Longitude: 39.131083
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAYA R (STERN SECTION)
Type landing craft
Flag SA
Length 99.1 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1978
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3903/78 4.2.88 REPD SUNK WITH FOR'D TWO THIRDS UNDERWATER ON REEF IN JEDDAH ROADS. (LL, 8.1.87, 17.3.87 & 4.1.88). NCA YET. H3903/78 18.7.86 MV MAYA R SUNK IN 212904N, 390752E. LEAST DEPTH 20MTRS. (NAVAREA IX 233/86). NAMED AS MAYA R. (SPA TLX DTD 2.7.86). INS AS WK 20MTRS. HH479/350/01 2.2.90 SALVAGE WORK UNDERTAKEN IN 1988. BOW SECTION REMOVED. AFTER FURTHER REMOVAL OF SCRAP VESSEL SLIPPED OFF REEF INTO A DEPTH OF SOME 12FMS WHERE IT STILL LIES. NOT MARKED. (LL, 10.1.90). 29.11.99 [WGD] POSN: 2129.075N, 3907.865E. NE 2577. SEP 2016/000164920 10.10.16 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. (DTD 23.6.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2000

Circumstances of loss

31.12.86 BROKE MOORINGS IN JEDDAH ROADS DURING BAD WEATHER AND DRIFTED AGROUND. WAS REFLOATED 31.12.86 BUT SANK AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER. WAS NAMED AMAL WHEN SHE GROUNDED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 29.075 N,39 7.865 E
Maya R (Stern Section) on Wreck Map Maya R (Stern Section) Wreck on Google Map

More Landing Craft Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MAYA R (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The MAYA R (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 21 29.075 N,39 7.865 E.

How deep is the MAYA R (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The MAYA R (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 21 29.075 N,39 7.865 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAYA R (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the MAYA R (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the MAYA R (STERN SECTION) sink?

The MAYA R (STERN SECTION) sank on Nov 10, 1986.

When was the wreck of the MAYA R (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the MAYA R (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the MAYA R (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The MAYA R (STERN SECTION) belonged to SA.

What was the tonnage of the MAYA R (STERN SECTION)?

The MAYA R (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 1978 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAYA R (STERN SECTION)?

The MAYA R (STERN SECTION) is classified as a landing craft.

Back to Wrecks