Nawabshah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nawabshah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 7.5 N,95 13.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.125000
  • Longitude: 95.228333
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAWABSHAH
Type motor vessel
Flag PK
Length 155.4 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7703
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5972/69 17.9.85 REPD SUNK 7.5 MILES OFF RONDO ISLAND. (LL 24.8.85). ABANDONED BY CREW IN 060300N, 951000E. (LL 28.8.85). NCA. H5972/69 30.9.85 SANK IN POSN 067 DEG, 7.5MILES FROM RONDO ISLAND. (NAVAREA VIII 460/85). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1981. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR BANGKOK. STRUCK PU RONDO AND TOOK ON A HEAVY LIST TO PORT. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAKISTAN NATIONAL SHIPPING CORPORATION. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NAWABSHAH wreck located?

The NAWABSHAH wreck is located at coordinates 6 7.5 N,95 13.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAWABSHAH?

The seabed around the NAWABSHAH lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the NAWABSHAH sink?

The NAWABSHAH sank on Aug 23, 1985.

When was the wreck of the NAWABSHAH discovered?

The wreck of the NAWABSHAH was discovered in 1985.

What country did the NAWABSHAH belong to?

The NAWABSHAH belonged to PK.

What cargo was the NAWABSHAH carrying?

The NAWABSHAH was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the NAWABSHAH?

The NAWABSHAH had a tonnage of 7703 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAWABSHAH?

The NAWABSHAH is classified as a motor vessel.

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