Success Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Success Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 55.991 N,49 6.551 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.933183
  • Longitude: 49.109183
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUCCESS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 153.9 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 7185
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2012

Surveying Details

H3576/77 11.8.82 H3576/77 11.8.82 REPD SUNK IN 295236N, 490700E AFTER DAMAGE. (MV IRAN ESLAMI, 4.7.82). INS AS STPA. - NM 2142/82. H2501/80 8.4.83 H2501/80 8.4.83 POSN SHOWN ON PILOT SKETCH CHART AS JUST S OF NO 12 BUOY OR 295600N, 490630E. (J.2008/26/82, 19.12.82). AMEND POSN. - NM 1129/83. H2501/80 20.10.88 H2501/80 20.10.88 MAST IS VISIBLE AT HW. WK IS MARKED BY SMALL BUOY. (J/2008/27/88). H2924/75 13.12.88 13.12.88 DETAILS GIVEN IN J/2008/27/88 TRANSFERRED TO H2924/75. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL 19.4.89). NCA. HH498/353/01 1.2.91 HH498/353/01 1.2.91 NOTHING SEEN IN THIS POSN. (MV WILTSHIRE, HN 26.12.90). NCA YET. HH496/400/01 12.1.93 HH496/400/01 12.1.93 POSN NOW 295553N, 490629.5E, APPROX. (PSO, IRAN, 29.11.92). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 9.8.12 9.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 2955.991N, 4906.551E. NE 1268.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK IN ENGINE ROOM BY TWO MISSILES FIRED BY IRAQI WAR PLANES WHEN LEAVING BANDAR KHOMEINI, FOLLOWING DISCHARGE OF CARGO. CAUGHT FIRE & SANK WHEN FUEL TANKS EXPLODED. VESSEL, BUILT 1958, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHAUNAKA CORP.

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FAQ

Where is the SUCCESS wreck located?

The SUCCESS wreck is located at coordinates 29 55.991 N,49 6.551 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUCCESS?

The seabed around the SUCCESS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SUCCESS sink?

The SUCCESS sank on Jan 11, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SUCCESS discovered?

The wreck of the SUCCESS was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SUCCESS belong to?

The SUCCESS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SUCCESS carrying?

The SUCCESS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SUCCESS?

The SUCCESS had a tonnage of 7185 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUCCESS?

The SUCCESS is classified as a motor vessel.

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