Muhaisna Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
distributed remains of wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Muhaisna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
27 59.92 N,33 28.001 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 27.998667
- Longitude: 33.466683
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MUHAISNA |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
AE |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 10, 1983
|
| Bottom Texture |
Coral |
| Original Detection Year |
1983 |
| Last Detection Year |
2023 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 29, 2023 |
Surveying Details
12.8.83 AGROUND AT RAS SHUKHEIR. (LL, 11.8.83) NCA YET. H5968/69 27.10.83 POSN 294DEG, 0.75M FROM CHARTED ST. (MT ESSO DALRIADA, HN 25.9.83). NCA. H2289/82 30.10.84 VESSEL HARD AGROUND IN 280330N, 332200E. STARBOARD SIDE TO BEACH & 100MTRS FROM IT. 015DEG LIST TO PORT. MAY BE REFLOATED & TOWED TO SUEZ. SEABED CORAL, ROCK & SAND. (LL, 30.9.83). NCA. H2777/69 11.11.83 HAS GREY HULL, WHITE UPPERWORKS. ABOUT 2000GRT. HEADING N/S. (MV VICBICH,HN 10.10.83). NCA. H2289/82 23.1.84 WK OF COASTER, APPROX 600GRT. NAME MUHAISNA. CONSPIC & LYING N/S 6.5C NW OF ALREADY CHARTED WK. (MV IBN BATTOTAH, HN 9.1.84). NCA. H2289/82 10.2.84 REMAINS AGROUND. (LL, 28.1.84). NCA. H2289/82 8.3.84 POSN REPD 275949N, 332812E. (HAMBURG NM 387/84). NCA . H2289/82 16.5.84 WK OF SMALL COASTER IN 275952N, 332800E. FIXED VISUALLY BY COMPASS BRGS & RADAR RANGES FROM COASTLINE & RAS DIB LTHO. IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH LARGER WK 0.6M FURTHER DOWN THE COAST. RA CONSPIC. (MV WORLD NKK, HN 21.2.84). INS ST. - NM 1487/84. 15.5.97 WGD POSN: 275952N, 332800E. NC 2374. SEP 2009/000031696 27.4.09 DIVED 5.06 IN 2800.8N (SIC), 3328.0E [WGD]. HT 2MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES NW/SE PARALLEL TO SHORE. DEBRIS COVERS SOME 50MTRS BY 20MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP. WELL SALVAGED, SEVERAL LARGE SECTIONS OF HULL AND BOTTOM PLATES REMAIN. SOME MACHINERY IS PARTLY BURIED IN SAND. SEABED OF SAND & CORAL. (P COLLINGS). RETAIN AS LIVE RECORD. - NM 2872/09.
Circumstances of loss
EX-DINA ELIZABETH. (P COLLINS). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MUBARAK SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE LIMASSOL FOR SOMALIA VIA SUEZ. GROUNDED ON RAS DIB IN MILITARY ZONE. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
27 59.92 N,33 28.001 E
Muhaisna on Wreck Map
Muhaisna Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MUHAISNA wreck located?
The MUHAISNA wreck is located at coordinates 27 59.92 N,33 28.001 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MUHAISNA?
The seabed around the MUHAISNA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the MUHAISNA sink?
The MUHAISNA sank on Aug 10, 1983.
When was the wreck of the MUHAISNA discovered?
The wreck of the MUHAISNA was discovered in 1983.
What country did the MUHAISNA belong to?
The MUHAISNA belonged to AE.
What cargo was the MUHAISNA carrying?
The MUHAISNA was carrying ballast.
What type of wreck is the MUHAISNA?
The MUHAISNA is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
VERY BROKEN UP