Saudi Moon Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saudi moon ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 0.733 N,37 53.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.012217
  • Longitude: 37.888883
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAUDI MOON II
Type roll on-roll off
Flag SA
Length 126.4 m
Width 19.3 m
Draught 13.5
Tonnage 5299
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2002

Surveying Details

H3903/78 28.9.82 H3903/78 28.9.82 SANK IN 240048N, 375300E APPROX, IN 100MTRS. (LL, 13-16.9.82). CHART AS NDWPA. H3903/78 24.12.82 H3903/78 24.12.82 POSN GIVEN AS 148DEGS, 3.1M FROM SCHERMO REEF BN. (NAVAREA IX 291/82). PLOTS IN 240044N, 375320E. NCA. H3903/78 18.4.83 H3903/78 18.4.83 MV 'ALQMAR AL-SAUDI 11' [SAUDI MOON] IN 240224N, 375127E, GROUNDED 10.9.82 WHILST DRAWING 4.5MTRS. SANK 2 DAYS LATER SE OF GROUNDING POSN. (BALTICO S TLXS DTD 13.4.83). NM ACTION TAKEN RE SHOAL IN H3901/80 BY NC4. 4.1.88 4.1.88 NDW SHOWN IN 240044N, 375320E ON SAUDI 17 [SEP'83 EDN]. NE 327. 13.4.02 13.4.02 [WGD] POSN: 2400.733N, 3753.333E. NE 327.

Circumstances of loss

10.9.82 BUILT IN 1965. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AL SABAH MARITIME SERVICES CO LTD. RAN AGROUND OFF YANBU' ON 10.9.82. WITH ENGINE ROOM FLOODING RAPIDLY PASSENGERS & CREW SAFELY ABANDONED. LATER SLIPPED OFF THE GROUNDING SITE & SANK IN DEEP WATER 3 DAYS LATER. (MSD). GROUNDED OFF YANBU' ON 10.9.82, REFLOATED & ANCHORED WITH 5DEG LIST TO PORT. LATER REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN 100MTRS. PREVIOUSLY CALLED 'ALQMAR AL-SAUDI II'. (LL, 13-16.9.82).

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FAQ

Where is the SAUDI MOON II wreck located?

The SAUDI MOON II wreck is located at coordinates 24 0.733 N,37 53.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAUDI MOON II?

The seabed around the SAUDI MOON II lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the SAUDI MOON II sink?

The SAUDI MOON II sank on Sep 13, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SAUDI MOON II discovered?

The wreck of the SAUDI MOON II was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SAUDI MOON II belong to?

The SAUDI MOON II belonged to SA.

What was the tonnage of the SAUDI MOON II?

The SAUDI MOON II had a tonnage of 5299 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAUDI MOON II?

The SAUDI MOON II is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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