Alimos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alimos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 9.5 N,20 5.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.158333
  • Longitude: 20.088333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALIMOS
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 99.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2740
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2012

Surveying Details

3.1.81 3.1.81 REPORT OF VESSEL BEACHED BOW-ON AT AN ANGLE OF 90DEGS TO THE SHORE IN 320930N, 200030E, ABOUT 3M NE OF THE PORT OF BENGHAZI. (LLOYDS 21.2.81). NCA YET. 15.2.81 15.2.81 CHANCES OF VESSEL BEING REFLOATED ARE REMOTE, ALL VALUABLE MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT REMOVED BY SHIPOWNERS. (LLOYDS 27.2.81). NCA. 27.2.03 27.2.03 FILING POSN AMENDED TO 3209.5N, 2005.3E [UND]. NCA. 9.8.12 9.8.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3352 [EDN 2 DTD 29.9.11]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY US NAVAL SHIPYARD, BOSTON, MASS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARMENION SA. RAN AGROUND 3M NE OF BENGHAZI. THE CARGO WAS REMOVED BY CUTTING A HOLE IN THE HULL OF THE WRECKED VESSEL, WHICH WAS THEN ABANDONED AS A CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALIMOS wreck located?

The ALIMOS wreck is located at coordinates 32 9.5 N,20 5.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALIMOS?

The seabed around the ALIMOS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ALIMOS sink?

The ALIMOS sank on Dec 3, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ALIMOS discovered?

The wreck of the ALIMOS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ALIMOS belong to?

The ALIMOS belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ALIMOS?

The ALIMOS had a tonnage of 2740 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALIMOS?

The ALIMOS is classified as a carrier.

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