Shahrazad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shahrazad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 27.97 N,39 3.571 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.466167
  • Longitude: 39.059517
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHAHRAZAD
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 129.8 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 6719
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1985
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3903/78 14.10.85 SANK ON REEF NEAR OUTER ANCHORAGE WITH ONLY PART OF STERN VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (LL, 26.9.85) NCA YET. H3903/78 29.10.85 NEW WK, LYING ON SIDE WITH PART OF HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE, FIXED BY RADAR IN 212757N, 390337E, [POSN TAKEN FROM TRACING]. (MV NEDLLOYD DEJIMA, 7.10.85) POSN 212802N, 390336E, APPROX. (HAMBURG NM 4260/85) CHART AS ST PA IN 212800N, 390336W - NM 2986/85. H3903/78 27.1.86 POSN 212800N, 390341E APPROX. (MV EGDA, HN 21.12.85). NCA. H3903/78 19.3.86 NOW 95% SUBMERGED. NO SALVAGE PLANNED. WILL PROBABLY BE ABANDONED. (LL, 26.2.86). 7.12.87 NOW CHARTED AS ST PA RADAR CONSPIC IN 212755N, 390336E [WGC]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2599. 5.4.89 REPORTED STRUCK BY RO-RO MV HEINRICH S ON 30.3.89. (LL, 5.4.89) [NAME SPELT SHEHRAZAD]. HH479/350/01 31.1.91 WAS STRUCK BY M TANKER NEJMAT EL PETROL XVIII AND WHICH SANK. (LL, 28.1.92). [43039] QV. 31.1.00 [WGD] POSN: 2127.910N, 3903.580E. NE 2599. 22.8.11 SHOWN IN 2127.970N, 3903.571E [WGD] ON PG2622/PG2576. SEP 2016/000164790 2.11.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 2127.970N, 3903.571E [WGD] ON SAUDI 133. [ED JUNE 2015, DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND TO DW.CINC REMOVED SHOWN ON BA 2599.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2016

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AT JEDDAH PORT. TOWED TO JEDDAH OUTER ANCHORAGE WHERE IT SANK ON REEF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIJMA SHIPPING, S.A. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SHAHRAZAD wreck located?

The SHAHRAZAD wreck is located at coordinates 21 27.97 N,39 3.571 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHAHRAZAD?

The seabed around the SHAHRAZAD lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SHAHRAZAD sink?

The SHAHRAZAD sank on Sep 22, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SHAHRAZAD discovered?

The wreck of the SHAHRAZAD was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SHAHRAZAD belong to?

The SHAHRAZAD belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SHAHRAZAD?

The SHAHRAZAD had a tonnage of 6719 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHAHRAZAD?

The SHAHRAZAD is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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