Shakir 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shakir 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 36.5 N,112 54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.608333
  • Longitude: 112.900000
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHAKIR 3
Type submarine
Length 222.5 m
Width 42.1 m
Draught 12.6
Tonnage 21166
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/424/01 10.8.93 GROUNDED ON WUZHU ZHOU ISLAND IN 213530N (?213630N), 1125400E. (LL 30.6.93). 27.7.93 STILL AGROUND ALONG FULL LENGTH, STBD SIDE TO ISLAND AND BROKEN IN TWO. NEGOTIATIONS UNDER WAY FOR HER REMOVAL. (LL 27.7.93). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-SIBING VENTURE '93, EX-VENTURE ESPANA '82, EX-CONOCO ESPANA '78. BUILT IN 1972 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES SA., CADIZ, WITH OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE JEBEL ALI FOR SHANGHAI FOR SCRAPPING. BROKE AWAY FROM TOW OF M TUG NEFTEGAZ 61 DURING TYPHOON 'KORYN'. DRIVEN AGROUND ON WUZHU ZHOU ISLAND AND BROKE IN TWO. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the SHAKIR 3 wreck located?

The SHAKIR 3 wreck is located at coordinates 21 36.5 N,112 54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHAKIR 3?

The seabed around the SHAKIR 3 lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the SHAKIR 3 sink?

The SHAKIR 3 sank on Jun 27, 1993.

When was the wreck of the SHAKIR 3 discovered?

The wreck of the SHAKIR 3 was discovered in 1993.

What was the tonnage of the SHAKIR 3?

The SHAKIR 3 had a tonnage of 21166 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHAKIR 3?

The SHAKIR 3 is classified as a submarine.

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