Saudi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saudi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 55 N,51 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.916667
  • Longitude: 51.416667
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAUDI
Type steam ship
Flag IN
Length 129.8 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5973
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.6.73 SANK IN PA 115500N, 512500E. (LL 213). NCA. SEP 2014/000000401 13.1.14 NDW IN 1155.0N, 5125.0E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 1/167/14). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOGUL LINE LTD. PASSAGE FROM JEDDAH FOR BOMBAY. CARGO PHOSPHATE. CAPSIZED & SANK RAPIDLY IN MONSOON WINDS AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. 98 PERSONS ON BOARD, 39 DIED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAUDI wreck located?

The SAUDI wreck is located at coordinates 11 55 N,51 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAUDI?

The seabed around the SAUDI lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the SAUDI sink?

The SAUDI sank on Jun 26, 1973.

When was the wreck of the SAUDI discovered?

The wreck of the SAUDI was discovered in 1973.

What country did the SAUDI belong to?

The SAUDI belonged to IN.

What cargo was the SAUDI carrying?

The SAUDI was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the SAUDI?

The SAUDI had a tonnage of 5973 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAUDI?

The SAUDI is classified as a steam ship.

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