El Giza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
El giza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 11.064 N,29 49.552 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.184400
  • Longitude: 29.825867
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL GIZA
Type carrier
Flag EG
Length 78.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 2030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2025

Surveying Details

9.3.77 VESSEL ABANDONED & DRIFTING ON FIRE IN 311709N, 295706E. (LL, 25.2.77 & 9.3.77). NCA YET. 17.6.77 SANK E OF BOGHAZ PASS IN 311103N, 294927E, BOW SHOWING. (LL, 17.6.77). NCA YET. H2777/69 30.6.77 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (PORTS & LIGHTS ADMIN. ALEXANDRIA NAV. WARNING, 3.5.77). CHART AS ST. - NM 1539/77. 12.1.78 VESSEL SOLD FOR SCRAP, VESSEL TO BE BROKEN UP WHERE BEACHED. (LL, 12.1.78). NCA. 7.9.81 EUR POSN: 311108N, 294935E. NC 2681. 28.4.89 NOT SHOWN ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 1.9.89 WGD POSN: 311104N, 294932E. NE 3325. HH405/440/02 18.3.96 AMENDED TO DW. (FRENCH NM 96 09 26). AMEND TO DW IN 311104N, 294933E [WGD]. - NM 1276/96. 15.11.04 NOT SHOWN ON US 56101 [AUG'04 EDN, 3RD SCALE]. SHOWN ON LARGER SCALE US 56103 [1:10,000] & US 56102 [1:20,000] BOTH MAY'99 EDNS. AWAIT NEW EDITIONS OF US LARGER SCALES. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY THE SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE EGYPTIAN NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR ITALY. ABANDONED FOLLOWING AN ENGINE ROOM FIRE WHICH SPREAD TO THE HOLDS. THE BLAZING VESSEL DRIFTED PARTIALLY SUBMERGED UNTIL GROUNDING E OF BOGHAS PASS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EL GIZA wreck located?

The EL GIZA wreck is located at coordinates 31 11.064 N,29 49.552 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EL GIZA?

The seabed around the EL GIZA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the EL GIZA sink?

The EL GIZA sank on Jan 4, 1977.

When was the wreck of the EL GIZA discovered?

The wreck of the EL GIZA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the EL GIZA belong to?

The EL GIZA belonged to EG.

What cargo was the EL GIZA carrying?

The EL GIZA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the EL GIZA?

The EL GIZA had a tonnage of 2030 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL GIZA?

The EL GIZA is classified as a carrier.

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