Armant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Armant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 46.24 N,34 40.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.770667
  • Longitude: 34.683000
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ARMANT
Type steam ship
Flag EG
Length 102.3 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2312
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.1.79 SANK IN 364630N, 344050E. (LL, 15.5.79). H2990/71 2.3.79 DW IN 364618N, 344100E, WITH GW CAN BUOY CLOSE N. (TURKISH NM 22,39/79). - NM 682/79. 16.3.79 VESSEL CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 17.3.79). 1.10.79 VESSEL STILL IN MERSIN ROADS. (LL, 2.10.79). H2336/81 20.2.86 BUOY DISCONTINUED. (TURKISH NM 408/85). - NM 276/86. HH389/460/02 2.9.99 NOT SHOWN ON TURKISH 3331 [MAY '99 EDN]. DELETE. - NM 3339/99. HH389/460/02 2.9.99 DW REMOVED BEFORE JUNE 1999. (DEPT OF NAVIGATION, HYDROGRAPHY AND OCEANOGRAPHY, LTR DTD 11.8.99). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1948 BY W GRAY & CO. LTD., HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE EGYPTIAN NAVIGATION CO. SANK IN MERSIN ROADS AFTER A FIRE. VESSEL HAD BEEN LOADING COTTON BOUND FOR VENICE & TRIESTE. FIRE BROKE OUT IN HOLD DUE TO INTERNAL COMBUSTION. SHE WAS TOWED OUT OF PORT WHEN WATER PUMPED INTO HER CAUSED VESSEL TO LIST & SHE SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. (LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the ARMANT wreck located?

The ARMANT wreck is located at coordinates 36 46.24 N,34 40.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARMANT?

The seabed around the ARMANT lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the ARMANT sink?

The ARMANT sank on Jan 12, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ARMANT discovered?

The wreck of the ARMANT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ARMANT belong to?

The ARMANT belonged to EG.

What cargo was the ARMANT carrying?

The ARMANT was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ARMANT?

The ARMANT had a tonnage of 2312 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARMANT?

The ARMANT is classified as a steam ship.

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