Sheba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sheba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 10.67 N,58 39.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.177833
  • Longitude: 58.665333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEBA
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 47 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 433
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1978
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H2033/81 27.9.82 LOCATED INTACT & UPRIGHT ON FORESHORE IN 201035N, 583952E. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN SWEPT BY FIRE. NOT CONSIDERED CONSPIC. POSN FIXED RELATES TO CHART 3519 NOT TO SURVEY DATUM. FIXED BY SHIP STATIONS OBTAINED USING GYRO COMPASS. PHOTOS PROVIDED. (HMS HERALD, H525 3, HI 62A, DTD 17.2.82). BR STD. 3.8.88 SMALL INTACT COASTAL VESSEL AGROUND ON ROCKS IN 201038N, 583955E. LYING SW/NE, BOWS SW. (PHOTOPLOT PG 1881/1-2, LP1). NC 3519. HH485/410/01 9.5.91 NO WK VISIBLE IN CHARTED POSN BUT PROMINENT STRANDED WK LIES 112DEG [T], 1.13M FROM SOUTH CONE [JABAL AL HILM]. (CDR S BENNETT, DTD 26.2.91). - NM 1514/91. HH485/410/03 7.7.95 POSN NOW 201040N, 583955E. (AMENDMENT TO OMANI WK LIST, DTD 6.95). AGREES WELL WITH PREVIOUS PHOTOPLOT POSN. CRD BENNETT'S REPORT CONSIDERED TO BE IN ERROR. BR STD. 13.11.96 SHOWN IN 201035N, 583958E [WGD] ON US NOO SURVEY [91US07] CONDUCTED FEB'93 TO FEB'95 [M2727/5]. AGREES WELL WITH PHOTOPLOT & OMANI WK LIST. NCA RETAIN OMANI WK LIST POSN. 31.3.99 ST SHOWN IN 2010.58N, 5839.97E [WGD] ON US NAVY SURVEY '93-'95 [M2727/5]. POSN ACCEPTED FOR NE 3519. HH485/410/04 5.5.99 ANNOTATED AS BEING NO LONGER VISIBLE ON OVERLAY OF NE 3519 PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE OF OMAN REC'D 23.4.99. AMENDED TO F. NE 3519.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON MASIRAH ISLAND. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO POSITION OF GROUNDING. NO POSSIBILITY OF SALVAGE & VESSEL ABANDONED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SHEBA wreck located?

The SHEBA wreck is located at coordinates 20 10.67 N,58 39.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEBA?

The seabed around the SHEBA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SHEBA sink?

The SHEBA sank on May 30, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SHEBA discovered?

The wreck of the SHEBA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SHEBA belong to?

The SHEBA belonged to AE.

What cargo was the SHEBA carrying?

The SHEBA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SHEBA?

The SHEBA had a tonnage of 433 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHEBA?

The SHEBA is classified as a motor vessel.

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