Zabardast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Zabardast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 10.483 N,50 14.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.174717
  • Longitude: 50.248617
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZABARDAST
Type tug
Flag IR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Surveying Details

4.3.75 SUNK IN VICINITY OF PLATFORM 7 TOGETHER WITH M TUG MINA. H3162/69 15.5.75 DW PA IN 291023N, 501452E. (IRAN NM 54/2/75). PRESUMED TO BE ZABARDAST & MINA, AS POSN PLOTS CLOSE S OF DARIUS NO.7 PLATFORM. CHART AS DW PA. NC 11.. 19.5.75 TWO SMALL TUGS SUNK CLOSE TO DARIUS FIELD WELL NO.7 IN 291027N, 501452E IN 150FT. WKS ARE LYING ON THEIR BEAMS & ARE TEMPORARILY MARKED BY BUOYS. (LL 220). 25.8.98 CHARTED AS DW PA 'WKS' IN 291029N, 501455E [WGD]. NC 11. SEP 2012/000039539 5.3.12 NOT SHOWN ON IRANIAN 3073 [2007 EDN]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL CO. TUG ZABARDAST & IPAC TUG MINA WERE ENGAGED IN FIRE-FIGHTING OPS AT IRAN PAN-AMERICAN OIL CO. PLATFORM 7. ZABARDAST WAS STRUCK IN PORT SIDE BY MINA RESULTING IN BOTH VESSELS SINKING.

General Comments

UK NM 3591/24

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FAQ

Where is the ZABARDAST wreck located?

The ZABARDAST wreck is located at coordinates 29 10.483 N,50 14.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZABARDAST?

The seabed around the ZABARDAST lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the ZABARDAST sink?

The ZABARDAST sank on Mar 2, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ZABARDAST discovered?

The wreck of the ZABARDAST was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ZABARDAST belong to?

The ZABARDAST belonged to IR.

What type of wreck is the ZABARDAST?

The ZABARDAST is classified as a tug.

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