Regal Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Regal sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46.781 N,66 56.089 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.779683
  • Longitude: 66.934817
Wreck Depth 5.8 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGAL SUN
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 167.6 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 14.3
Tonnage 13258
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.4S CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H2065/75 9.7.80 BROKE IN TWO AND SANK IN KARACHI ANCHORAGE. PARTLY VISIBLE LYING 249DEG, 2.2M FROM MANORA LT. (PENINSULAR LONDON, TELEX DTD 1.7.80). PLOTS IN 244615N, 665640E. - NM 1577/80. H2065/75 15.9.80 REPORTED AS STRANDED WK. (NAVAREA IX 097/80). NFA. H2065/75 19.11.80 OBSERVED LYING 262DEGS, 2.6M FROM MANORA PT LT. (ANCO CHASER, HN DTD 18.10.80). NCA. H2065/75 25.2.81 STRANDED IN 244648N, 665624E. G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.4S, LAID 200MTRS W. (KARACHI NM 19/81). - NM 554/81. 8.11.91 POSN GIVEN AS 244643N, 665559E. (NIO, KARACHI, DTD 15.10.91). NCA. HH500/350/01 14.1.92 BUOY NOW G CAN, FL.G.10S. (NAVAREA IX 438/91). BR STD. HH500/420/01 29.4.96 NOW WK SW 0.1MTRS IN 244651N, 665604E [IND]. G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.4S CLOSE W. (PAKISTAN NM 147/95). - NM 1974/96. 11.12.03 [WGD] POSN: 2446.858N, 6656.077E. NE 58.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO AND SANK WHILE LYING AT ANCHOR WAITING TO BE TAKEN TO GADANI FOR DEMOLITION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RAMZAN ALI PANJWANI OF KARAXCHI, BUT LATER SOLD TO SOCAGEM INC., PANAMA. (LLOYDS VOLS.240, 241).

General Comments

UK NM 4148/25

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FAQ

Where is the REGAL SUN wreck located?

The REGAL SUN wreck is located at coordinates 24 46.781 N,66 56.089 E.

How deep is the REGAL SUN and where exactly is it located?

The REGAL SUN lies at a depth of about 5.8 meters and is located at coordinates 24 46.781 N,66 56.089 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REGAL SUN?

The seabed around the REGAL SUN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the REGAL SUN sink?

The REGAL SUN sank on Jun 27, 1980.

When was the wreck of the REGAL SUN discovered?

The wreck of the REGAL SUN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the REGAL SUN belong to?

The REGAL SUN belonged to GR.

What cargo was the REGAL SUN carrying?

The REGAL SUN was carrying scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the REGAL SUN?

The REGAL SUN had a tonnage of 13258 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGAL SUN?

The REGAL SUN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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