Sagheera (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sagheera (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 56.56 N,56 39.03 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.942667
  • Longitude: 56.650500
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag SA
Length 209 m
Width 26 m
Draught 11
Orientation 135
Tonnage 20817
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6758/87 27.1.89 SANK IN 255800N, 563800E. (LLOYDS VOL.275). IN 255800N, 563742E. (MENAS TELEX DTD 7.1.89). INS AS WK USC PA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH120/351/01 6.2.89 LOCATED 13.1.89 & POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 255635.5N, 563859.5E [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. INVESTIGATED BY ROV. LENGTH 130MTRS APPROX. LIES 135/315DEG ON PORT SIDE AT ANGLE OF 30DEG IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. (HMS HERALD/HMS CHIDDINGFOLD, HN DTD 20.1.89). AMEND TO WK USC 85MTRS. BR STD. 21.6.94 WGD POSN: 255640N, 563904E. NC 3171. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK DEPTH 85MTRS IN 2556.56N, 5639.03 [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'LITTLE NICOS' '87, EX 'THEODOTI' '77, EX 'RADNY' '70] BUILT 1961 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENCOM BUNKERING SERVICES. ON PASSAGE FUJAIRAH TO MINA SAUD. SUFFERED AN EXPLOSION & CAUGHT FIRE. ABANDONED BY CREW. EVENTUALLY BROKE IN TWO & SANK. 28 CREW RESCUED, FOUR DIED. (MSD).

General Comments

HAS 30DEG LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 56.56 N,56 39.03 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 25 56.56 N,56 39.03 E.

How deep is the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 25 56.56 N,56 39.03 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) sink?

The SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) sank on Jan 6, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) belonged to SA.

What cargo was the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION)?

The SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 20817 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION)?

The SAGHEERA (BOW SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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