Taseer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Taseer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 44.352 N,38 28.908 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.739200
  • Longitude: 38.481800
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TASEER
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 1997

Surveying Details

H2777/69 2.6.86 H2777/69 2.6.86 AGROUND ON SHA'B LOKA IN 184400N, 383300E. (LL, 5.4.86). STILL AGROUND AWAITING ASSISTANCE. (LL, 12.5.86). NCA YET. H2777/69 11.8.86 H2777/69 11.8.86 SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 7.7.86). CHART AS ST [STS FOR PA]. - NM 2453/86. H2777/69 28.5.87 H2777/69 28.5.87 STILL HEAVILY AGROUND AND UNATTENDED. NO HOPE OF BEING REFLOATED. (LL, 20 & 29.4.87). NCA. 5.12.88 5.12.88 WHEN PHOT WAS FITTED LOCALLY IT GAVE POSN 184421N, 382854E [WGC]. NC 81. 27.8.97 27.8.97 CHARTED AS ST PA IN 184421.14N, 382854.55E [WGD]. NE 81.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY KOCKUMS, MALMO. GROUNDED WHILE PROCEEDING FROM JEDDAH TO KARACHI FOR SCRAPPING. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TASEER wreck located?

The TASEER wreck is located at coordinates 18 44.352 N,38 28.908 E.

When was the wreck of the TASEER discovered?

The wreck of the TASEER was discovered in 1986.

What country did the TASEER belong to?

The TASEER belonged to AE.

What cargo was the TASEER carrying?

The TASEER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TASEER?

The TASEER had a tonnage of 1900 tons.

What type of wreck is the TASEER?

The TASEER is classified as a motor vessel.

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