Abed Al Salem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Abed al salem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 20.53 N,25 3.687 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.342167
  • Longitude: 25.061450
Wreck Depth 2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ABED AL SALEM
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 65.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1006
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3592/73 9.6.81 GROUNDED 350MTRS FROM SHORE WITH 85DEG LIST, 3.74MILES FROM IRAKLION. REPD AS SUBMERGED. (LL 13 & 14.2.81). REPD AS DW IN 352036N, 230354E. (GREEK NM 70/81). BR STD. HH386/410/03 24.8.00 NOW WK 2MTRS IN 3520.600N, 2503.717E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 7/197/00). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960. TOOK ON LIST AFTER TWO CONTAINERS BROKE LOOSE IN HEAVY SEAS, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM MARSEILLES TO BEIRUT. WAS DIVERTED TO IRAKLION. LATER RAN AGROUND NEAR IRAKLION, WAS ABANDONED & DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOHAMED OSMAN.

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FAQ

Where is the ABED AL SALEM wreck located?

The ABED AL SALEM wreck is located at coordinates 35 20.53 N,25 3.687 E.

How deep is the ABED AL SALEM and where exactly is it located?

The ABED AL SALEM lies at a depth of about 2 meters and is located at coordinates 35 20.53 N,25 3.687 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABED AL SALEM?

The seabed around the ABED AL SALEM lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ABED AL SALEM sink?

The ABED AL SALEM sank on Jan 14, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ABED AL SALEM discovered?

The wreck of the ABED AL SALEM was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ABED AL SALEM belong to?

The ABED AL SALEM belonged to LB.

What cargo was the ABED AL SALEM carrying?

The ABED AL SALEM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ABED AL SALEM?

The ABED AL SALEM had a tonnage of 1006 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABED AL SALEM?

The ABED AL SALEM is classified as a motor vessel.

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