Suhail Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Suhail star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 24.8 N,59 19.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.413333
  • Longitude: 59.320000
Wreck Depth -2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUHAIL STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 50 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 427
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1273/83 29.8.84 BEACHED AT BANDAR QURONN, 212512N, 590000E. ENGINE ROOM & CARGO SPACE OPEN TO SEA. (LL 20.8.84). PLOTS WELL INSHORE. NCA YET. H1273/83 12.12.86 CONSPIC STRANDED WK OBSERVED FROM DISTANCE OF 4.5M AND FIXED BY RADAR. POSN (FROM TRACING OF CHART) 212448N, 591912E. (SNV AL SULTANA, HN DTD 28.10.86). INS AS ST (CONSPIC). - NM 62/87. HH485/430/02 22.10.99 NOW NOTED WITH HT OF MAST 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (OMANI WK LIST CHANGE 3, WK NO 060050). NCA YET. HH485/430/02 9.11.99 SHOULD BE CHARTED AS DW WITH MAST. (NATIONAL HYDRO OFFICE, OMAN, LTR DTD 2.11.99). AMEND TO DW (MAST). BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT, DEVELOPED A LEAK, AND WAS BEACHED.

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FAQ

Where is the SUHAIL STAR wreck located?

The SUHAIL STAR wreck is located at coordinates 21 24.8 N,59 19.2 E.

How deep is the SUHAIL STAR and where exactly is it located?

The SUHAIL STAR lies at a depth of about -2 meters and is located at coordinates 21 24.8 N,59 19.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUHAIL STAR?

The seabed around the SUHAIL STAR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SUHAIL STAR sink?

The SUHAIL STAR sank on Aug 14, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SUHAIL STAR discovered?

The wreck of the SUHAIL STAR was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SUHAIL STAR belong to?

The SUHAIL STAR belonged to AE.

What cargo was the SUHAIL STAR carrying?

The SUHAIL STAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SUHAIL STAR?

The SUHAIL STAR had a tonnage of 427 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUHAIL STAR?

The SUHAIL STAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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