Sawahil 35,40,45 Or 50 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sawahil 35,40,45 or 50 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 34.8 N,48 57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.580000
  • Longitude: 48.950000
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag KW
Length 55.2 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 1413
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2003

Surveying Details

HH498/430/01 6.6.91 HH498/430/01 6.6.91 UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL SUNK IN 283500N, 485700E. (HMS LONDON, SIGNAL DTD 23.2.91). INS AS DW PA. - NM 1798/91. HH498/353/01 21.1.92 HH498/353/01 21.1.92 UNMARKED WK REPD IN 283448N, 485700E[WGD] (NAVAREA IX 437/91). NCA. HH498/353/01 13.2.92 HH498/353/01 13.2.92 AMENDED POSN REPEATED. (MENAS NM 12/92). BR STD. HH492/450/01 16.12.93 HH492/450/01 16.12.93 UNIDENTIFIED BOAT, POSSIBLY SAWAHIL, SUNK 24.1.91 IN 283500N, 485700E. (KUWAITI NAVY, TELEXED LIST). NCA. HH492/185/02 26.2.03 HH492/185/02 26.2.03 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 2.5M RADIUS OF LISTED POSN USING MULTIBEAM, DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (MV OCEAN ENDEAVOUR, GARDLINE, INVESTIGATION REPORT DTD 31.1.03). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1539/03.

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FAQ

Where is the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 28 34.8 N,48 57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 24, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) belonged to KW.

What was the tonnage of the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY)?

The SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1413 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY)?

The SAWAHIL 35,40,45 OR 50 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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