Where is the ZAINAB wreck located?

The ZAINAB wreck is located at coordinates 25 14.944 N,54 51.538 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAINAB?

The seabed around the ZAINAB lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ZAINAB sink?

The ZAINAB sank on Apr 14, 2001.

When was the wreck of the ZAINAB discovered?

The wreck of the ZAINAB was discovered in 2001.

What cargo was the ZAINAB carrying?

The ZAINAB was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ZAINAB?

The ZAINAB had a tonnage of 3274 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZAINAB?

The ZAINAB is classified as a tanker.

Zainab Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Zainab Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	25 14.944 N,54 51.538 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 25.249067 Longitude: 54.858967
Water Depth	24 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ZAINAB
Type	tanker
Flag	HN
Length	109.6 m
Width	15.6 m
Draught	6.4
Tonnage	3274
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 14, 2001
Bottom Texture	Shells
Original Detection Year	2001
Last Detection Year	2013
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers	N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY 'ZAINAB WK', Q, AIS, CLOSE N
Last Amended Date	Mar 18, 2013

Surveying Details

23.4.01 23.4.01 SANK 16.5 MILES N OF JEBEL ALI. (LL 17.4.01). POSN 2415.0N, 5452.0E FOR FILING ONLY. HH488/460/04 24.4.01 HH488/460/04 24.4.01 LIES IN 2514.944N, 5451.538E [WGD]. ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)6S, IN 2515.027N, 5451.529E [WGD]. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 24.4.01). INS AS DW WITH ISO DANGER BUOY CLOSE N. - NM 2216/01. 16.5.01 16.5.01 WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. ALL OIL RECOVERED. (LL 12.4.01). NCA. HH488/460/04 23.8.01 HH488/460/04 23.8.01 DW IN 2514.944N, 5451.538E [WGD], MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, Q, IN 2515.106N, 5451.538E. (MENAS NM 016/01 & HYDROPAC 1066/01). AMEND BUOY AND BUOY POSN. - NM ACTION. HH488/500/04 9.1.06 HH488/500/04 9.1.06 BUOY NAMED: 'ZAINAB WK'. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 3.1.06). BR STD. 28.11.11 SEP 2011/000220624 28.11.11 HAS DRIFTED 2 MILE E TO 2514.90N, 5453.60E [WGD]. (DUBAI PORTS NAV WARNING 3/11). NCA. 5.12.11 SEP 2011/000225775 5.12.11 CONFIRM THAT BUOY, NOT WK, HAS DRIFTED 2 MILES E. (S MOHAMMED, MARINE ADVISORY BOARD, EMAIL DTD 4.12.11). NCA. 18.3.13 SEP 2013/000054880 18.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).

Circumstances of loss

EX FATIMA-99, EX ARABIAN QUEEN-98, EX RED IBIS-97, EX STORNA-82, EX SEATERN-75. BUILT IN 1969 BY SMITHS DOCK LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAAD DHAIF AYDA, SAN LORENZO, HONDURAS. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CARGO 1300 TONS FUEL OIL. HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INTERCEPTED AS A POSSIBLE SMUGGLER OF IRAQUI OIL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 14.944 N,54 51.538 E

Zainab on Wreck Map Zainab Wreck on Google Map

Nearby Wrecks:

Mare Wreck 13091.3 M
Ariadne Wreck 14183 M
Barge Wreck 40313 18059.5 M
Other Wreck 82800 20086.1 M
Derrick Barge No 1 Wreck 20636.5 M
Barge Wreck 35745 20830.3 M
Stones Masonary Rubble Wreck 34689 24425.3 M
Landing Craft Wreck 73678 27588.1 M
Saraf Three Wreck 27971.8 M
Khor Ann Wreck 28211.1 M

Zainab Wreck

Surveying Details

Circumstances of loss

More Tanker Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ