Wajih Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wajih Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 56.91 N,35 51.535 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.948500
  • Longitude: 35.858917
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAJIH
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 52.7 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 425
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 1999

Surveying Details

H4746/77 28.1.80 DW IN 345655N, 355130E. (SYRIAN MIN OF TRANSPORT NOTICE 19.12.79). - NM 358/80. 30.1.99 SHOWN IN 3456.910N, 3551.535E [UND] ON FRENCH 7513 [1998 EDN - INT 3669]. NC 1579.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK REEFS NEAR THE HOUSEIN ALLRAHR OIL TERMINAL AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the WAJIH wreck located?

The WAJIH wreck is located at coordinates 34 56.91 N,35 51.535 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAJIH?

The seabed around the WAJIH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the WAJIH sink?

The WAJIH sank on Dec 13, 1979.

When was the wreck of the WAJIH discovered?

The wreck of the WAJIH was discovered in 1979.

What country did the WAJIH belong to?

The WAJIH belonged to LB.

What cargo was the WAJIH carrying?

The WAJIH was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the WAJIH?

The WAJIH had a tonnage of 425 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAJIH?

The WAJIH is classified as a motor vessel.

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