Aydan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aydan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 43.678 N,11 11.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.727967
  • Longitude: 11.195833
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AYDAN
Type motor vessel
Flag TR
Length 73.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1275
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,portable buildings,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH371/350/01 23.4.92 DISTRESS SIGNAL REPORTED POSN AS 374000N, 111000E & AS 374211N, 105524E. (LLOYDS VOL.288). SANK IN VICINITY OF 374337N, 111145E. (HYDROLANT 479/92). NCA. HH407/480/01 15.7.92 POSN 374337N, 111145E, APPROX. (GENOA NM 12.16/92). NCA. SEP 2013/000059098 24.4.13 NDWPA SHOWN IN 3743.659N, 1111.743E [WGD] ON TUNISIAN 150 [2011 EDN, 1:150,000].
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1974 BY GEMI-IS KOLLEKETIF SIRKETI, FENER, ISTANBUL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AYDAN DENIZCILIK VE TICARET LTD., SIRKETI. ON PASSAGE FROM TOULON FOR LIBYA. REPORTED FLOODING IN ENGINE-ROOM. ABANDONED BY CREW & LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AYDAN wreck located?

The AYDAN wreck is located at coordinates 37 43.678 N,11 11.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AYDAN?

The seabed around the AYDAN lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the AYDAN sink?

The AYDAN sank on Apr 7, 1992.

When was the wreck of the AYDAN discovered?

The wreck of the AYDAN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the AYDAN belong to?

The AYDAN belonged to TR.

What cargo was the AYDAN carrying?

The AYDAN was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,portable buildings,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the AYDAN?

The AYDAN had a tonnage of 1275 tons.

What type of wreck is the AYDAN?

The AYDAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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