Bilal (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing mast/masts |
Bilal (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
31 18.116 N,32 20.647 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 31.301933
- Longitude: 32.344117
|
| Water Depth |
3 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BILAL (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
LB |
| Length |
82.9 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
6.1 |
| Tonnage |
1591 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 16, 1976
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1976 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 9, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H2089/71 4.5.76 DESCRIBED AS CONSPIC WK STRANDED ON END OF B'WATER IN 311908N, 322040E APPROX. (MV CITY OF LANCASTER, HN 5.4.76). BR STD. H2089/71 5.8.76 CONSPIC ST IN 311836N, 322100E. (HAMBURG NM 2388/76). AMEND TO NEW POSN BUT RETAIN AS PA. - NM 1591/76. H2089/71 5.8.76 WK PA REPD (1976) IN 311805N, 322036E. (US NM 56081/28/76). NCA. H2089/71 9.2.77 OBSERVED POSN 311803N, 322036E. (SS OPALIA, HN DTD 27.12.76). BR STD. H2089/71 21.2.77 NOW REPD IN 311830N, 322052E APPROX. (BREST NM 77/05/47). NCA. 11.5.77 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 311830N, 322100E ON US 56082 [11TH EDN]. NCA. H3426/77 12.7.77 REPORTED CONSPIC IN 311800N, 322027E. (MV AL SHIDADIAH, HN DTD 21.4.77). NCA. H2089/71 14.11.77 PHOTOGRAPHS, DATED 14.11.77, SHOW THAT BOW & BOTH MASTS STILL SHOW WELL ABOVE WATER. (HMS HYDRA, DTD 15.11.77). H3426/77 31.10.78 POSN NOW REPD AS 311754N, 322024E. (BREST NM 78/37/46). NCA. H5630/81 11.2.82 PHOTO, TAKEN AUG '81, STILL SHOWS BOW & 2 MASTS CLEAR OF WATER. (HMY BRITANNIA, DTD 16.12.81). NCA. H2348/81 13.9.82 WK STILL IN CHARTED POSN ON SCA MARKED-UP CHART, DTD 8.6.82. (MV EASTERN SAGA, HN DTD 28.7.82). NCA. 18.9.91 WGD POSN: 311759N, 322035E. NE 234. HH475/401/01 18.12.92 SAMSON POSTS & MAST SHOWN ON PHOTOGRAPH [OCT '92] JUST W OF EXTREME N END OF B'WATER. (HMS LONDON). AMEND TO DW (MASTS) IN 311811N, 322040E [EUR]. NC 234. 6.5.94 WGD POSN: 311807N, 322039E. NE 2578.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY HAYASHIKANE ZOSEN, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOHAMED KHALIL MARDINI. ON PASSAGE FROM CONSTANTZA FOR DAMMAM. STRUCK END OF B'WATER WHEN ENTERING SUEZ CANAL & STRANDED. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN NO.2 HOLD. TWO DAYS LATER & SHE WAS ABANDONED WITH FORE PART PINNED IN ROCKY JETTY, AFTER PART SANK. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
31 18.116 N,32 20.647 E
Bilal (Probably) on Wreck Map
Bilal (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BILAL (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The BILAL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 31 18.116 N,32 20.647 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BILAL (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the BILAL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.
When did the BILAL (PROBABLY) sink?
The BILAL (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 16, 1976.
When was the wreck of the BILAL (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BILAL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.
What country did the BILAL (PROBABLY) belong to?
The BILAL (PROBABLY) belonged to LB.
What cargo was the BILAL (PROBABLY) carrying?
The BILAL (PROBABLY) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the BILAL (PROBABLY)?
The BILAL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1591 tons.
What type of wreck is the BILAL (PROBABLY)?
The BILAL (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.