Wokan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wokan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 27 N,59 50.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.450000
  • Longitude: 59.838883
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOKAN
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 160 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 13.7
Tonnage 12417
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2019

Surveying Details

14.8.76 BEACHED IN 224000N, 595000E. (LL, 13.8.76). 15.8.76 AGROUND IN POSN 224000N 595000E. DECK AWASH AT HIGH WATER. (LL, 14.8.76). 16.8.76 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 222600N, 595000E, S OF RAS AL HADD. (LL, 16.8.76). 26.8.76 HARD AGROUND. SALVORS UNABLE TO BOARD DUE TO SEA CONDITIONS. (LL, 26.8.76). 11.10.76 VESSEL IN ABANDONED CONDITION. CARGO WATERLOGGED. (LL, 9.10.76). H3306/73 4.11.76 CONSPIC. STRANDED WK IN 222500N, 595020E, APPROX. (SS BRITISH RENOWN, HN 21.10.76). INS AS ST PA (CONSPIC). - NM 2344/76. H3306/73 10.2.82 WK NO LONGER CONSPICUOUS WHEN VIEWED FROM 2M TO SEAWARD. (HMS HERALD, HN, 24.1.82). AMEND TO ST PA. NC 2851. 3.8.89 WGD POSN: 222700N, 595020E. NE 38. HH486/400/01 15.7.92 LIES PARALLEL TO COAST WITH BOW S. NO LONGER BREAKS THE SURFACE. HIGH POINT IS STERN WHICH IS ESTIMATED BY DIVERS TO BE 1MTR BELOW THE SURFACE. IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (HYD RNO, APR '92). AMEND TO DW PA. - NM 2236/92. HH485/430/03 7.1.05 POSN: 2226.78N, 5950.13E [WGD]. (OMANI MARITIME HANDBOOK 2005). CHARTED POSN SLIGHTLY ENE FOR PLOTTING. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY ODENSE STAALSKIBS A/S ODENSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GREAT PROSPERITY (PANAMA) SA. PASSAGE ULSAN FOR KUWAIT. SUSTAINED HULL DAMAGE AND HAD TO BE BEACHED TO PREVENT SINKING. WAS LATER ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS WHEN SHE SANK INTO SANDY BOTTOM. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WOKAN wreck located?

The WOKAN wreck is located at coordinates 22 27 N,59 50.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WOKAN?

The seabed around the WOKAN lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the WOKAN sink?

The WOKAN sank on Aug 11, 1976.

When was the wreck of the WOKAN discovered?

The wreck of the WOKAN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WOKAN belong to?

The WOKAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the WOKAN carrying?

The WOKAN was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the WOKAN?

The WOKAN had a tonnage of 12417 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOKAN?

The WOKAN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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