Nassar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Nassar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 16.1 N,55 15.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.268333
  • Longitude: 55.259167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NASSAR
Type motor vessel
Flag IR
Length 81.1 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1188
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Surveying Details

8.12.76 8.12.76 AGROUND ON OUTER EDGE OF PORT RASHID BREAKWATER JUST INSIDE NEW HARBOUR EXTENSION 30 DEG LIST TO PORT. STARBOARD HULL POUNDING ON BREAKWATER. (LL, 1.12.76). 23.2.77 23.2.77 NO ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO SALVE VESSEL. (LL, 19.2.77). H3817/70 22.3.77 H3817/70 22.3.77 HIGH & DRY ON NE ARM OF BREAKWATER. NO DANGER TO SHIPPING, SIMPLY A PROMINENT MARK. WILL PROBABLY BE REMOVED IN NEXT 3 MONTHS. (MENAS LTR 77/135B DTD 28.2.77). NCA. 9.9.77 9.9.77 WORK COMMENCED TO REMOVE WK. (LL, 9.9.77). H3817/70 10.10.77 H3817/70 10.10.77 SUCCESSFULLY MOVED & SUNK AS PLANNED ON SEAWARD SIDE OF DRY DOCK BREAKWATER IN APPROX 251600N, 551500E. (LL, 14.9.77 & MENAS NM 122/77). NCA. PRESUMABLY TO BECOME PART OF B'WTR EXTENSION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1947, BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD LTD, ARDROSSAN. AGROUND ON PORT RASHID BREAKWATER DUE TO HIGH WINDS AFTER PUTTING INTO PORT FOR ENGINE REPAIRS. VESSEL, WHICH WAS ON PASSAGE ABADAN TO BOMBAY HAS BEEN ABANDONED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MUSSEIB ARJUMAND, ABADAN. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the NASSAR wreck located?

The NASSAR wreck is located at coordinates 25 16.1 N,55 15.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NASSAR?

The seabed around the NASSAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the NASSAR sink?

The NASSAR sank on Nov 29, 1976.

When was the wreck of the NASSAR discovered?

The wreck of the NASSAR was discovered in 1976.

What country did the NASSAR belong to?

The NASSAR belonged to IR.

What cargo was the NASSAR carrying?

The NASSAR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NASSAR?

The NASSAR had a tonnage of 1188 tons.

What type of wreck is the NASSAR?

The NASSAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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