Saudi Sun Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | lifted |
|
Saudi sun Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
21 28.6 N,39 8 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SAUDI SUN |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | SA |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 9, 1981 |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Last Detection Year | 1981 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3903/78 18.5.81 BEACHED 4.5M FROM INNER GATEWAY, JEDDAH. PORT SIDE OPEN TO THE SEA. (LL, 12, 13 & 14.5.81). H3903/78 4.6.81 REPORTED BEACHED IN 212642N, 390626E. (SPA NM A018 DTD 22.5.81) H3903/78 4.6.81 REPORTED IN 212836N, 390800E. AGROUND ON FLAT CORAL REEF. SALVAGE WORK IN HAND. (LL, 19 & 27.5.81). 9.6.81 REFLOATED AND SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LL, 8.6.81) AMENDED TO LIFT. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 16, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
BEACHED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV FIDES. BEACHED. (LL).
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