Alexion Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alexion hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 19.85 N,52 26.683 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.330833
  • Longitude: 52.444717
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALEXION HOPE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 140.8 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 9084
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY 'ALEXION HOPE', FL(2) 5 SEC CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2010

Surveying Details

ABANDONED AS A FLOATING DERELICT IN PA 271300N, 514800E. (?LL). H2387/81 20.2.86 H2387/81 20.2.86 LOCATED IN 251945N, 522636E. FUNNEL, BRIDGE STRUCTURE & MASTS ARE VISIBLE. (J D ROBINSON, 3.1.86, & MENAS NM 10/86). - NM 672/86. 25.4.86 25.4.86 FUNNEL REPD TO BE NO LONGER VISIBLE. (CAPT RAWLINSON, MENAS, VISIT TO OFFICE). H2387/81 4.12.87 H2387/81 4.12.87 5 MASTS/DERRICK POSTS WERE ALL THAT WERE VISIBLE 6.11.87. (MT 'AL SAFANIYA', HN DTD 6.11.87). - NM 3864/87. HH498/351/01 3.3.89 HH498/351/01 3.3.89 MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2) 5 SEC ESTABLISHED 110MTRS CLOSE N OF WK. (MENAS NM 7/89). - NM 964/89. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL 276). NCA 24.1.97 24.1.97 [WGD] POSN: 251951N, 522641E. NC 2444. HH488/480/04 22.4.03 HH488/480/04 22.4.03 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (MV 'RELUME', MENAS, HN DTD 22.3.03). DELETE 'MASTS'. - NM 2186/03. 2.11.10 2.11.10 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'M O TANKER'. (M CROSS, 2.11.10). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

12.10.85 BUILT AS HELLENIC RENAISSANCE. ABANDONED AS A FLOATING DERELICT ON 12.10.85 FOLLOWING A FIRE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 19.85 N,52 26.683 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALEXION HOPE wreck located?

The ALEXION HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 25 19.85 N,52 26.683 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALEXION HOPE?

The seabed around the ALEXION HOPE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALEXION HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the ALEXION HOPE was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ALEXION HOPE belong to?

The ALEXION HOPE belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ALEXION HOPE?

The ALEXION HOPE had a tonnage of 9084 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALEXION HOPE?

The ALEXION HOPE is classified as a motor vessel.

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