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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 4, 2000 |
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
25 27.917 N,55 21.233 E
Nastaran on Wreck Map
Nastaran Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT, INVERTED