Qalhat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Qalhat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 20.7 N,57 52.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.345000
  • Longitude: 57.880000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QALHAT
Type fishing vessel
Flag OM
Length 14 m
Width 3 m
Draught 2
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

HH120/351/01 18.6.91 SANK IN 241900N, 575200E, APPROX. 32 MILES OFF SAWADI (?RAS SUWADI). (LL 3 & 13.6.91). IN ABOUT 2000MTRS. NCA. HH486/400/01 15.7.92 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN 242042N, 575248E [+/- 1 MILE]. (OMANI HYDROGRAPHER, H30, DEC '91). SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK PA IN 2420.7N, 5752.8E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED BY SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY. PASSAGE MINA QABOOS FOR DIBA. CAUGHT FIRE. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 20.7 N,57 52.8 E
Qalhat on Wreck Map Qalhat Wreck on Google Map

More Fishing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the QALHAT wreck located?

The QALHAT wreck is located at coordinates 24 20.7 N,57 52.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QALHAT?

The seabed around the QALHAT lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the QALHAT sink?

The QALHAT sank on May 31, 1991.

When was the wreck of the QALHAT discovered?

The wreck of the QALHAT was discovered in 1991.

What country did the QALHAT belong to?

The QALHAT belonged to OM.

What was the tonnage of the QALHAT?

The QALHAT had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the QALHAT?

The QALHAT is classified as a fishing vessel.

Back to Wrecks