Baalbeck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baalbeck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 54.267 N,35 30.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.904450
  • Longitude: 35.514167
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAALBECK
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 100.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 30
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1797
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.12.78 VESSEL SANK ALONGSIDE BREAKWATER IN BEIRUT HBR. (LL, 5.12.78) POSN 335430N, 353100E APPROX. NCA. 1.3.79 OWNERS HAVE NOT YET DECIDED ON SALVAGE. (LL, 18.11.80) 7.10.80 VESSEL STILL LYING IN BEIRUT HBR. (LL, 5.12.78) 20.3.87 DWP (MASTS), LYING NE/SW ALONG BREAKWATER, LENGTH APPROX 90MTRS, IN 335416.5N, 353049E [LEVANT 1920 DATUM] ON FRENCH 5945 [3RD EDN 1986]. BR STD. HH401/410/02 15.12.95 DWP (MASTS & FUNNEL) SHOWN IN 335416N, 353051E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7348 [1995 EDN]. NC 1563.HH401/410/02 21.12.95 WK HAS A MAST AND FUNNEL ABOVE THE WATER AND IS SURROUNDED BY SMALL RED BUOYS. (HMS CARDIFF, HN DTD 29.11.95) BR STD. HH401/410/02 13.12.99 WK WOULD APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CLEARED. 4 SHIPS BERTHED ALONGSIDE BREAKWATER BELIEVED TO BE INOPERATIVE OR IN LONG TERM STORAGE. (HMS EDINBURGH HN DTD 19.11.99) NCA YET, NO DEFINITE PROOF OF CLEARANCE, THE 4 SHIPS MAY HAVE BEEN DUMPED ON TOP OF THOSE ALREADY THERE. 11.2.03 NO LONGER CHARTED, FOUL AREA ED CENTRED ON 3354.250N, 3530.850E [WGD] NOW SHOWN ON FRENCH 7348 [INT 3670] [2ND EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE 62012. DELETE. NE 1563.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2017

Circumstances of loss

15.3.79 VESSEL, BUILT 1948, SANK ALONGSIDE BREAKWATER DURING GALE. THE MAST, WHICH LAY ABOVE THE WATER IN AN UPRIGHT POSN WAS SUBSEQUENTLY STRUCK BY A BOMB DURING HOSTILITIES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASSOCIATED LEVANT LINES, S.A.L. (LL, 15.3.79 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BAALBECK wreck located?

The BAALBECK wreck is located at coordinates 33 54.267 N,35 30.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BAALBECK?

The seabed around the BAALBECK lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the BAALBECK sink?

The BAALBECK sank on Nov 30, 1978.

When was the wreck of the BAALBECK discovered?

The wreck of the BAALBECK was discovered in 1978.

What country did the BAALBECK belong to?

The BAALBECK belonged to LB.

What was the tonnage of the BAALBECK?

The BAALBECK had a tonnage of 1797 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAALBECK?

The BAALBECK is classified as a motor vessel.

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