Zaffar Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Zaffar Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
24 46.75 N,66 59.74 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ZAFFAR |
| Type | dredger |
| Flag | PK |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 19, 1980 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1980 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 24.2.80 KARACHI PORT TRUST DREDGER SANK IN 244645N, 665944E WHILE BEING TOWED. (LL 27.2.80). NCA. H2941/77 14.5.80 NOW IN 244645N, 665944.5E. (PAKISTAN HYD. NAVY LTR DTD 28.4.80). NCA YET. H2065/75 9.7.80 MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 100FT W. (NAVAREA IX 046/80). NCA YET. H2065/75 9.7.80 ST MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE W IN 113.5DEGS, 1520MTRS FROM MANORA LT. (WEST GERMAN NM 1778/80). NCA YET. H2065/75 7.10.80 INS DW PA IN 244645N, 665943.5E MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE W. (PAKISTAN NM 55/80). - NM 2258/80. H2065/75 15.5.85 WK DELETED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PAKISTAN NM 59/85). DELETE. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1455/85 |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 20, 2010 |
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