Abbas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Abbas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 33.5 N,25 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.558333
  • Longitude: 25.166667
Wreck Depth 4.1 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABBAS
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H228/18 WRECK WITH DEPTHS 2.25FMS - 2.5FMS SHOWN IN 313330N, 251000E MARKED BY GREEN BUOY CLOSE W ON SURVEY [C7289]. (HMS ENDEAVOUR AUG-SEPT 1917). SEE CONFIDENTIAL CHART M.34 [C7278] & BA CHART 244. WRECK RECORDS INDICATE WK 2.75FMS & BUOY CLOSE W BUT, CHARTED AS 2.25FMS WITH GREEN BUOY CLOSE E. H4634/31 6.7.31 LIGHT-BUOY OF THE 'ABBAS' WRECK AT SALLUM NOW REMOVED, BEING NO LONGER NECESSARY. (PORTS & LIGHTHOUSES ADMIN NM NO 2/31). H4634/31 14.8.31 PLA CONFIRM REMOVAL OF BUOY AND THAT LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK IS 17FT [2FMS 5FT]. (PLA LTR DD 7.8.31). - NM 1539/31. NB, WRECK RECORD INDICATES 2.25FMS. H1206/36 5.3.36 DELETE WK 2.75FMS IN POSN 210DEGS X 0.5CABLES FROM QUAY LT & REPLACE WITH DEPTH 3.75FMS IN-LIEU SHOWN ON SURVEY [E4637]. CONFIRMED WITH ADMIN OF PORTS & LIGHTS VESSEL WAS A SMALL ONE AND TAKEN TO HAVE DISINTEGRATED. (EAST MEDITERRANEAN SURVEY REPORT NO. M46/36 ITEM 7 DTD 3.2.36). BR STD. 10.7.42 WRECK 2FMS 4FT IN 313334N, 250947E. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NC 3356 [PLAN: BAY OF SOLLUM]. 27.2.95 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN CHART 474 [1992 EDN][PLAN: ES-SOLLUM]. RECORDED AS SURVEY [K8448/20]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 1995
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 33.5 N,25 10 E
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FAQ

Where is the ABBAS wreck located?

The ABBAS wreck is located at coordinates 31 33.5 N,25 10 E.

How deep is the ABBAS and where exactly is it located?

The ABBAS lies at a depth of about 4.1 meters and is located at coordinates 31 33.5 N,25 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABBAS?

The seabed around the ABBAS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ABBAS discovered?

The wreck of the ABBAS was discovered in 1918.

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