Saleh F Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saleh f Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 29.2 N,59 51.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.486667
  • Longitude: 59.861667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALEH F
Type motor vessel
Flag BZ
Length 76 m
Width 13 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1739
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

HH485/410/04 18.12.98 LAST SEEN STILL AFLOAT AND BURNING IN 2036.00N, 5924.00E. (LL, 9.12.98). NO FURTHER REPORTS. ASSUMED SUNK. NCA. 18.12.98 FIRE OUT AND STILL AFLOAT IN SAME POSN. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEKLY). ASSUMED NOT SUNK. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH486/400/03 7.1.99 MV 'SALEH F' HAS SUNK 5M SE OF RA'S AL HADD IN WATER DEPTH OF ABOUT 70MTRS. (OMANI NM 12/29/98). INS AS NDW IN 2228.30N, 5951.80E [WGD]. BR STD. HH485/410/04 11.1.99 SUNK IN 2229.20N, 5951.70E [WGD]. (OMANI NM 29/98, OFFICIAL PRINTED COPY). BR STD. HH485/430/03 7.1.05 NAME GIVEN AS: 'SALEH F'. (OMANI MARTIME HANDBOOK 2005). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 WK IN 2229.2N, 5951.7E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970. PASSAGE KISMAYU FOR AJMAN. WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. CREW RESCUED. PRESUMED SANK LATER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SALEH F wreck located?

The SALEH F wreck is located at coordinates 22 29.2 N,59 51.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALEH F?

The seabed around the SALEH F lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the SALEH F sink?

The SALEH F sank on Dec 13, 1998.

When was the wreck of the SALEH F discovered?

The wreck of the SALEH F was discovered in 1998.

What country did the SALEH F belong to?

The SALEH F belonged to BZ.

What cargo was the SALEH F carrying?

The SALEH F was carrying solid fuel.

What was the tonnage of the SALEH F?

The SALEH F had a tonnage of 1739 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALEH F?

The SALEH F is classified as a motor vessel.

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