Cedar Pride Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cedar pride Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 25.867 N,34 58.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.431117
  • Longitude: 34.972783
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CEDAR PRIDE
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 74.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1161
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1985
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/11 26.1.96 HH100/351/11 26.1.96 SUNK OFF AQABA HR AND NOW FORMS AN ARTIFICIAL REEF AND IS A GOOD DIVE. (C P STOLL) NCA. 9.1.97 9.1.97 VESSEL LIES ON PORT SIDE AND IS COMPLETE. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'90) NCA. HH478/400/02 9.1.97 HH478/400/02 9.1.97 LIES IN 292551.1N, 345822.1E [WGD]. DEPTH OVER WK IS 10MTRS. SPHERICAL GREY BUOY. (A A COLCLOUGH, ROYAL DIVING CENTRE, AQABA, LTR DTD 15.12.96). - NM 331/97. 25.4.00 25.4.00 STERN CABINS AND BRIDGE ACCESSIBLE BY DIVERS. (ARTICLE WITH PHOTOS, DIVER MAGAZINE MAY'00)
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2006

Circumstances of loss

2.8.82 VESSEL,EX- SAN BRUNO, BUILT 1964 IN SPAIN, CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ANCHORED OFF AQABA ON 2.8.82, WITH LOSS OF 2 LIVES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CEDAR PRIDE SHIPPING CO. SHE WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. AFTER 3 YEARS VESSEL WAS TOWED OUT & SUNK OFF AQABA BEACH FOR USE AS A DIVING ATTRACTION. (MSD)

General Comments

INTACT, LYING ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the CEDAR PRIDE wreck located?

The CEDAR PRIDE wreck is located at coordinates 29 25.867 N,34 58.367 E.

How deep is the CEDAR PRIDE and where exactly is it located?

The CEDAR PRIDE lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 29 25.867 N,34 58.367 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CEDAR PRIDE?

The seabed around the CEDAR PRIDE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the CEDAR PRIDE sink?

The CEDAR PRIDE sank on Nov 25, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CEDAR PRIDE discovered?

The wreck of the CEDAR PRIDE was discovered in 1996.

What country did the CEDAR PRIDE belong to?

The CEDAR PRIDE belonged to LB.

What cargo was the CEDAR PRIDE carrying?

The CEDAR PRIDE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CEDAR PRIDE?

The CEDAR PRIDE had a tonnage of 1161 tons.

What type of wreck is the CEDAR PRIDE?

The CEDAR PRIDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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