Yasmeen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yasmeen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 4 N,53 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.066667
  • Longitude: 53.400000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YASMEEN
Type motor vessel
Flag KW
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.1.74 VESSEL SUNK IN 160400N, 532400E APPROX. (LLOYDS 215). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957, WHILST EN-ROUTE BERBERA TO KUWAIT CAUGHT ON FIRE, WAS ABANDONED AND DRIFTED. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK OFF THE COAST OF YEMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JALIL SAYED HASSAN BEHBEHANI.

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FAQ

Where is the YASMEEN wreck located?

The YASMEEN wreck is located at coordinates 16 4 N,53 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YASMEEN?

The seabed around the YASMEEN lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the YASMEEN sink?

The YASMEEN sank on Mar 12, 1973.

When was the wreck of the YASMEEN discovered?

The wreck of the YASMEEN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the YASMEEN belong to?

The YASMEEN belonged to KW.

What cargo was the YASMEEN carrying?

The YASMEEN was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the YASMEEN?

The YASMEEN had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the YASMEEN?

The YASMEEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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