Qarnain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Qarnain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 9.1 N,52 52.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.151667
  • Longitude: 52.867500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QARNAIN
Type tug
Flag PA
Length 40.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 219
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2005

Surveying Details

H4399/79 27.2.85 H4399/79 27.2.85 GROUNDED AT DAS ISLAND. TENDERS OFFERRED FOR REMOVAL OF WK. (LL, 18.12.84, 12.1.85 & 1.2.85). NCA. POSN 250900N, 525200E FOR FILING ONLY. 5.4.85 5.4.85 VESSEL REMAINS STRANDED, BELIEVED TO BE BREAKING UP. (LL, 31.3.85). 16.5.85 16.5.85 ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE TO REFLOAT. (LL, 11.5.85). 12.12.85 12.12.85 SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 4.12.85). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND AT DAS ISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & I CLUB. (LLOYDS VOL.258)

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FAQ

Where is the QARNAIN wreck located?

The QARNAIN wreck is located at coordinates 25 9.1 N,52 52.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QARNAIN?

The seabed around the QARNAIN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the QARNAIN sink?

The QARNAIN sank on Dec 15, 1984.

When was the wreck of the QARNAIN discovered?

The wreck of the QARNAIN was discovered in 1984.

What country did the QARNAIN belong to?

The QARNAIN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the QARNAIN?

The QARNAIN had a tonnage of 219 tons.

What type of wreck is the QARNAIN?

The QARNAIN is classified as a tug.

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