C Eregli (Fwd Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
C eregli (fwd section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 23.733 N,43 55.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.395550
  • Longitude: 43.921667
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name C EREGLI (FWD SECTION)
Type bulk carrier
Flag TR
Length 144.5 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 8.8
Orientation 115
Tonnage 9271
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH120/351/01 19.2.91 SUNK IN 123236N, 435524E IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LIES ON HEADING 115 DEG(T) WITH BRIDGE & MAST SHOWING APPROX 3MTRS ABOVE SURFACE. (BNS WIELINGEN, HN 10.2.91). INS DW PA, MAST. - NM 655/91. HH120/351/01 20.3.91 POSN GIVEN AS 123248N, 435712E, APPROX. MAST IS CLEARLY VISIBLE. (YEMEN PORTS AUTHORITY NM 1/91). NCA YET. HH120/351/01 21.8.91 POSN CONFIRMED AS 123237N, 435527E USING GPS AND VISUAL FIXES. RADAR CONTACT WAS MADE AT RANGE OF 12 MILES AND THE SINGLE MAST WAS VISIBLE AT 8 MILES. (MV ORIENTAL BAY, HN 4/91, 28.7.91). DELETE PA. BR STD. HH120/351/01 8.10.91 CARGO TO BE SALVAGED BY ISTANBUL SALVAGE & TOWAGE PRIOR TO WRECK BEING RAISED AND DUMPED IN DEPTHS OF 200MTRS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS. (LL 5.10.91). NCA YET. HH120/351/02 30.10.91 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (YEMEN PORTS AUTH. NM 2/91). NCA YET. HH483/400/01 22.6.92 CARGO REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN DEEP WATER. WK CUT INTO TWO PARTS IN WAY OF NO3 HOLD. AFTER SECTION [ENGINE ROOM, BRIDGE, NO.4 AND PART NO.3 HOLD] RAISED, ROLLED OVER OVER AND TOWED UPSIDE DOWN TO DEEP WATER DUMPING SITE - 122400N, 434724E - AND SCUTTLED IN 400MTRS. WORK CONTINUES TO SALVAGE FOREPART. (LL 11.6.92). NCA YET. [SEE WK NO.107300928]. HH479/400/01 2.11.92 FOR'D SECTION OF WK RAISED 3.10.92 FROM 123307N, 435131E. TOWED 12.5MILES S'WARD AND SCUTTLED IN 122344N, 435518E IN 500MTRS OF WATER BY ISTANBUL SALVAGE & TOWAGE. (LL 16.10.92). DELETE.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BAHAMIAN M TANKER MENDANA SPIRIT WHILE ON PASSAGE NEW MANGALORE FOR EREGLI.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 23.733 N,43 55.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) wreck located?

The C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 12 23.733 N,43 55.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION)?

The seabed around the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) sink?

The C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) sank on Feb 10, 1991.

When was the wreck of the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) belong to?

The C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) belonged to TR.

What cargo was the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) carrying?

The C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION)?

The C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) had a tonnage of 9271 tons.

What type of wreck is the C EREGLI (FWD SECTION)?

The C EREGLI (FWD SECTION) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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