Sahar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sahar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 0 N,46 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.000000
  • Longitude: 46.583333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAHAR
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 60 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4854/73 3.8.84 H4854/73 3.8.84 GROUNDED 109M FROM MOGADISCIO. ALSO REPD 100M FROM OBBIA. (LLOYDS VOLS.256 & 257). NCA. 5.3.87 5.3.87 TOWED TO GADANI BEACH ON 26.11.84 TO BE BROKEN UP. (LLOYDS VOL.267). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX-'JAJAB' OR 'RAJAB-1'] GROUNDED WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM ABU DHABI FOR SOMALIA. (LLOYDS VOLS.256, 257 & 267).

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FAQ

Where is the SAHAR wreck located?

The SAHAR wreck is located at coordinates 3 0 N,46 35 E.

When did the SAHAR sink?

The SAHAR sank on Jun 3, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SAHAR discovered?

The wreck of the SAHAR was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SAHAR belong to?

The SAHAR belonged to AE.

What was the tonnage of the SAHAR?

The SAHAR had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAHAR?

The SAHAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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