Sagheera (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sagheera (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 57.98 N,56 37.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.966333
  • Longitude: 56.625167
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag SA
Length 209 m
Width 26 m
Draught 11
Sonar Length 75
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 90
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
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H6758/87 27.1.89 AFTER PART SANK IN 255800N, 563542E. (LLOYDS VOL.275). INS AS WK USC PA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH120/351/01 6.2.89 LOCATED 13.1.89 & POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 255759N, 563730.5E [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 101 IN GEN DEPTH 112-115MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS. LIES E/W, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. LENGTH 75MTRS APPROX. (HMS HERALD & HMS CHIDDINGFOLD, HN DTD 20.1.89). AMEND TO WK USC 60MTRS, IF UPRIGHT IT MUST STAND HIGHER THAN 15MTRS. BR STD. 21.6.94 WGD POSN: 255804N, 563738E. NC 3171. 23.4.98 POSN NOW 255759N, 563730.5E [WGD]. (OMANI WK LIST, JAN 1998). BR STD. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK 60MTRS IN 2557.98N, 5637.51E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).

Circumstances of loss

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

PROBABLY UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 57.98 N,56 37.51 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 25 57.98 N,56 37.51 E.

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

The SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 25 57.98 N,56 37.51 E.

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

The seabed around the SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) sink?

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

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

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

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

The SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) belonged to SA.

What cargo was the SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The SAGHEERA (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.

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

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

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

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

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