Pelican Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Pelican Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 1.4 N,57 49.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.023333
  • Longitude: 57.828333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PELICAN
Type tug
Flag PA
Length 35 m
Width 8 m
Draught 2
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH485/410/03 9.12.94 ST IN 190103N, 574942E. ATTEMPT MADE TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL 298). NCA YET. HH485/410/03 7.7.95 POSN 190124N, 574942E [WGD]. HOPES FOR SALVAGE HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. VESSEL SHOULD NOW BE CHARTED. (ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN, LTR DTD 14.6.95). CHART AS ST. - NM 2240/95. SEP 2015/000019046 10.2.15 ST IN 1901.4N, 5749.7E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED IN MADRAKAH ANCHORAGE. SALVAGE TUG ATTENDED BUT LEFT TO RENDER ASSISTANCE TO 'ACHILLE LAURO'. ALL CREW RESCUED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PELICAN wreck located?

The PELICAN wreck is located at coordinates 19 1.4 N,57 49.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PELICAN?

The seabed around the PELICAN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the PELICAN sink?

The PELICAN sank on Nov 25, 1994.

When was the wreck of the PELICAN discovered?

The wreck of the PELICAN was discovered in 1994.

What country did the PELICAN belong to?

The PELICAN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the PELICAN?

The PELICAN had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the PELICAN?

The PELICAN is classified as a tug.

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