Nastaran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nastaran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 27.917 N,55 21.233 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.465283
  • Longitude: 55.353883
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NASTARAN
Type landing craft
Flag IR
Length 61.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Shadow Height 4.8
Tonnage 652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1918/61 24.3.70 H1918/61 24.3.70 CAPSIZED LANDING CRAFT AWASH IN 252742N, 552112E. (CNFG SIGNAL 16.3.70). NCA. H1918/61 3.4.70 H1918/61 3.4.70 POSN 252754N, 552112E. LEAST DEPTH 12.7MTRS. WK IS A LANDING CRAFT. (HMS VIDAL, SIGNAL 27.3.70). H1918/61 3.4.70 H1918/61 3.4.70 SUBMERGED WK - LEAST DEPTH OF 41.5FT. (MENAS NM 75/70). H1918/61 3.4.70 H1918/61 3.4.70 CAPSIZED LANDING CRAFT IN POSN 342 DEG, 7.5M FROM SHARJAH. (LL 16.3.70). H1918/61 25.3.70 H1918/61 3.4 70 MV NASTARAN SANK IN GULF OF SHARJAH. (LL 25.3.70). H1918/61 3.4.70 H1918/61 3.4.70 NAME OF VESSEL IN DOUBT, BUT IRANIAN LANDING CRAFT, 652 GRT. (LL 31.3.70). H1918/61 7.4.70 H1918/61 7.4.70 POSN FIXED IN 252751N, 552110E USING HSA WHILE BOW STILL SHOWING. NOW LIES BOTTOM UP WITH NO PROJECTIONS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 20.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES IN COARSE SAND SEA BED. (HMS VIDAL, 28.3.70). INS AS WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 636/70. HH498/350/01 29.3.89 HH498/350/01 29.3.89 EXAM'D 5.10.88 IN 252749N, 552136E [WGC] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 16.1 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES E/W. LESSER DEPTH MAY EXIST, RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS HERALD, 1.12.88). NCA. 23.9.93 23.9.93 AMEND TO WK 12.7MTRS IN WGD POSN: 252757N, 552114E. NC 3412.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2000

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 27.917 N,55 21.233 E
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FAQ

Where is the NASTARAN wreck located?

The NASTARAN wreck is located at coordinates 25 27.917 N,55 21.233 E.

How deep is the NASTARAN and where exactly is it located?

The NASTARAN lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 25 27.917 N,55 21.233 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NASTARAN?

The seabed around the NASTARAN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the NASTARAN sink?

The NASTARAN sank on Mar 14, 1970.

When was the wreck of the NASTARAN discovered?

The wreck of the NASTARAN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the NASTARAN belong to?

The NASTARAN belonged to IR.

What cargo was the NASTARAN carrying?

The NASTARAN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the NASTARAN?

The NASTARAN had a tonnage of 652 tons.

What type of wreck is the NASTARAN?

The NASTARAN is classified as a landing craft.

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