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
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.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2023

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).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 59.92 N,33 28.001 E
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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.

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