Qarouh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Qarouh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 39.8 N,69 34.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.663333
  • Longitude: -69.576667
Water Depth 5300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QAROUH
Type carrier
Flag KW
Length 175.3 m
Width 23.4 m
Draught 14.2
Tonnage 15446
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1299/82 13.1.88 SANK IN 273948N, 693436W. (LL 19.12.87). NCA, PLOTS IN ABOUT 5000MTRS. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 BY HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD, ULSAN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH PANAMANIAN M BULK CARRIER EXPLORER. PASSAGE PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI FOR ASSAB, ETHIOPIA. LOADED WITH FAMINE RELIEF CARGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KUWAIT MARITIME TRANSPORT CO, KSC. ALL 28 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the QAROUH wreck located?

The QAROUH wreck is located at coordinates 27 39.8 N,69 34.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QAROUH?

The seabed around the QAROUH lies at approximately 5300 meters deep.

When did the QAROUH sink?

The QAROUH sank on Dec 17, 1987.

When was the wreck of the QAROUH discovered?

The wreck of the QAROUH was discovered in 1987.

What country did the QAROUH belong to?

The QAROUH belonged to KW.

What cargo was the QAROUH carrying?

The QAROUH was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain,oil.

What was the tonnage of the QAROUH?

The QAROUH had a tonnage of 15446 tons.

What type of wreck is the QAROUH?

The QAROUH is classified as a carrier.

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