Bilal (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Bilal (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
33 17 N,35 12 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 8 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BILAL (PROBABLY) |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | MT |
| Cargo | cement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 27, 1985 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 1991 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H1272/85 5.3.85 H1272/85 5.3.85 AGROUND NEAR SOUR IN 331700N, 351200E APPROX. (LL, 28.2.85). NCA. H3305/74 1.7.85 H3305/74 1.7.85 AGROUND, LYING ON SAND, N OF SOUR. 300TONS CARGO UNLOADED SO FAR. (LL, 17.5.85) 8.4.91 8.4.91 WRECK WAS REFLOATED ON 22.5.85. THEN TO TRIPOLI FOR REPAIR. (LLOYDS 260). AMENDED TO LIFT. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 20, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
28.2.85 RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE LARNACA TO SOUR, DUE ENGINE DEFECT & BAD WEATHER. (LL, 28.2.85).
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