Aloil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aloil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 9.94 N,35 14.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.165667
  • Longitude: 35.249500
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALOIL
Type tanker
Flag MT
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH180/351/01 27.7.89 WAS ATTACKED WHEN 13.5 MILES FROM RAS MA'AMELTEIN AND ABANDONED IN 341000N, 351500E, APPROX AND LATER SANK. (LL 11 & 12.7.89). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2003

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM CAUSED EITHER BY GUNFIRE OR TORPEDO FIRED BY SYRIAN NAVY. SHE WAS ATTACKED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY DISCHARGING HER CARGO OF GASOIL AT JOUNIEH HAVING BROKEN THROUGH THE SYRIAN NAVAL BLOCKADE OF CHRISTIAN ENCLAVE IN LEBANON.

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FAQ

Where is the ALOIL wreck located?

The ALOIL wreck is located at coordinates 34 9.94 N,35 14.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALOIL?

The seabed around the ALOIL lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the ALOIL sink?

The ALOIL sank on Jul 9, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ALOIL discovered?

The wreck of the ALOIL was discovered in 1989.

What country did the ALOIL belong to?

The ALOIL belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ALOIL carrying?

The ALOIL was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the ALOIL?

The ALOIL is classified as a tanker.

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