Nahed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nahed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 47.667 N,33 42.18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.794450
  • Longitude: 33.703000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAHED
Type yacht
Flag SA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1988
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Surveying Details

H2289/82 8.2.88 LIES IN EXPOSED POSN, LISTING TO PORT AND FLOODED, 290DEGS, 1.8M FROM ASHRAFI LT. WK IS 400MTRS FROM NEAREST DEEP WATER. MARIDIVE & OIL SERVICES (S.A.E.) ARE ATTEMPTING TO REFLOAT. (LL, 11.1.88) POSN NOW REPD AS CLOSE W OF ASHRAFI LT. (LL, 18.1.88). NCA YET. HH476/350/01 4.8.89 STRANDED YACHT IN 274743N, 334211.5E. (AYMAN MOHAMED HELMY, MT BELLE DAPHNE, HN 17.6.89) - NM 2419/89. HH476/350/01 24.10.90 SHIP'S REPORT FROM MS NORASIA AL-MANSOORAH DTD 27.8.90: ST IN 274742N, 334206E TO BE REPLACED BY DW. (HAMBURG NM (65)317/38/90). AMEND TO DW. 2.11.00 WGD POSN: 2747.667N, 3342.138E. NE 2375. 4.12.00 [WGD] POSN RE-ASSESSED BY GEO-REFERENCING: 2747.667N, 3342.180E. NE 2374.

Circumstances of loss

18.1.88 A CONVERTED MINESWEEPER. GROUNDED ON REEF WHILE ON PASSAGE PIREAUS FOR JEDDAH. TOOK ON LIST AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NAHED wreck located?

The NAHED wreck is located at coordinates 27 47.667 N,33 42.18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAHED?

The seabed around the NAHED lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the NAHED sink?

The NAHED sank on Jan 3, 1988.

When was the wreck of the NAHED discovered?

The wreck of the NAHED was discovered in 1988.

What country did the NAHED belong to?

The NAHED belonged to SA.

What type of wreck is the NAHED?

The NAHED is classified as a yacht.

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