Raad Al-Bakry Viii (Afterpart) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Raad al-bakry viii (afterpart) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 29.533 N,37 19.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.492217
  • Longitude: 37.325167
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART)
Type tanker
Flag SA
Length 175.6 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 12770
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH479/350/01 20.3.90 HH479/350/01 20.3.90 AFTERPART SANK IN 192924N, 371936E. (LL 25.1.90 & 9.2.90). AFTERPART WILL BE LEFT AS A WRECK AND WILL BE MARKED BY A BUOY. (LL 22.2.90). WK WITH MAST SHOWING IN 192932N, 371936E. (HAMBURG NM (65)475/11/90). INS DW MT. - NM 1039/90.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX- MAYA FARBER '83, EX- BJORGHEIM '78, EX- LYSEFJELL '72. BUILT 1960 BY A/S FREDRIKSTAD M/V, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAKRI NAVIGATION CO. LTD. EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION AND BROKE IN TWO. AFTERPART SANK. FOREPART EVENTUALLY TOWED TO ALANG, INDIA TO BE SCRAPPED. 3 LIVES LOST. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 29.533 N,37 19.51 E
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FAQ

Where is the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) wreck located?

The RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) wreck is located at coordinates 19 29.533 N,37 19.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART)?

The seabed around the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) discovered?

The wreck of the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) belong to?

The RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) belonged to SA.

What cargo was the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) carrying?

The RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART)?

The RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) had a tonnage of 12770 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART)?

The RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII (AFTERPART) is classified as a tanker.

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