Tadmur (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Tadmur (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 9.367 N,47 53.986 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.156117
  • Longitude: 47.899767
Wreck Depth 0.4 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TADMUR (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag IQ
Length 82.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 12.6
Orientation 143
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers NO 11 BUOY CLOSE N, Y SPECIAL BUOY CLOSE S
Surveying Details HH494/400/03 13.7.93 HH494/400/03 13.7.93 WK OF M TANKER TEDMUR IN 300924N, 475412E IS MARKED AND CLEAR OF CHANNEL. (GEN. ESTAB. OF PORTS OF IRAQ, TELEX 12.7.93). COULD BE M OIL/CHEMICAL TANKER TADMUR. (LL, 23.7.93). INS AS DW (MARKED). - NM 2596/93. 20.3.95 20.3.95 WGD POSN: 300916.2N, 475408.4E. NE 1238. 18.5.95 18.5.95 AMENDED TO ST IN 300919N, 475408E [WGD], NO LONGER WITH LEGEND
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 1238

Circumstances of loss

1.3.91 EX-ABU MAZIN '86, EX-FREDERIKSBORG '82. BUILT IN 1976 BY VAAGEN VERFT A/S, KYRKSAETERORA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRAQI OIL TANKERS CO. REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK DURING HOSTILITIES NEAR KHOR AL ZUBAIR PRIOR TO 1.3.91. (MSD).

General Comments

MARKED

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FAQ

Where is the TADMUR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TADMUR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 30 9.367 N,47 53.986 E.

How deep is the TADMUR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TADMUR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.4 meters and is located at coordinates 30 9.367 N,47 53.986 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TADMUR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TADMUR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TADMUR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TADMUR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the TADMUR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TADMUR (POSSIBLY) belonged to IQ.

What was the tonnage of the TADMUR (POSSIBLY)?

The TADMUR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the TADMUR (POSSIBLY)?

The TADMUR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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