Byblos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Byblos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 10.939 N,13 13.489 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.182317
  • Longitude: 13.224817
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BYBLOS
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 96 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1865
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2012

Surveying Details

HH371/510/01 2.12.92 AGROUND IN 381054N, 131330E, ABOUT 70MTRS FROM SHORE IN ABOUT 3MTRS OF WATER. (LL 290). NCA YET. 4.12.92 VESSEL NOW HEAVILY HOGGED WITH DECK PLATES CRACKED/SHEARED, HATCHES MISSING & CARGO HOLDS RIPPED OPEN & FLOODED. (LL 290). HH371/520/01 12.1.93 HWK BROKEN IN TWO. ONLY THE BRIDGE AFTPART & THE BOW NOW SHOW. (LL 290). HH180/440/01 25.2.93 SUNK IN 381054N, 131330E, APPROX, IN ABOUT 15MTRS. A PROHIBITED AREA DECLARED WITHIN 1M OF WK. (GENOA NM 1.49/93). NCA YET, AWAIT CHART CORRECTING NM. HH371/510/01 26.4.93 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 381054N, 131330E. (GENOA NM 5/45/93). CHART AS DW. NE 1976. HH371/510/02 13.9.93 REMOVAL OF WK, BY SEA-SERVICE OF PALERMO, COMMENCED. ALL SUPER-STRUCTURE & SOME CARGO REMOVED. REMAINDER OF WK TO BE SALVAGED WITHIN 60 DAYS. (LL 293). NCA YET. 4.11.93 DW SHOWN IN 381054N, 131330E ON ITALIAN 16 [1993 EDN] [1:100000]. NCA. 9.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 3810.989N, 1313.489E.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SAMAR, EX-BALTUYSKIY. BUILT IN 1963 BY KRASNOYE SORMOVO SHIPYARD, GORKY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPITOL SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE FOS FOR BEIRUT. DELIBERATELY GROUNDED DUE TO AN INGRESS OF WATER. BROKE IN TWO PARTS. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BYBLOS wreck located?

The BYBLOS wreck is located at coordinates 38 10.939 N,13 13.489 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BYBLOS?

The seabed around the BYBLOS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the BYBLOS sink?

The BYBLOS sank on Nov 17, 1992.

When was the wreck of the BYBLOS discovered?

The wreck of the BYBLOS was discovered in 1992.

What country did the BYBLOS belong to?

The BYBLOS belonged to HN.

What cargo was the BYBLOS carrying?

The BYBLOS was carrying metal: concentrate and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BYBLOS?

The BYBLOS had a tonnage of 1865 tons.

What type of wreck is the BYBLOS?

The BYBLOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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