Express Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Express ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 0.6 N,28 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.010000
  • Longitude: 28.666667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXPRESS II
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 68.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.1.74 STRANDED IN 310000N, 284000E APPROX. (LLOYDS 215). NCA. 20.1.75 GROUNDED 40M W OF ALEXANDRIA, IN 311000N, 285000E. (LLOYDS 219). PLOTS IN OVER 500MTRS. NCA. FILING POSN: 3100.6N, 2840.0E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 26, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY N V WERF GUSTO, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CATTLE SEA TRANSPORT CO LTD. PASSAGE TRIPOLI FOR BEIRUT. IN BALLAST. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER APPROX 45M W OF ALEXANDRIA. VESSEL SETTLED INTO SAND & WAS ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EXPRESS II wreck located?

The EXPRESS II wreck is located at coordinates 31 0.6 N,28 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPRESS II?

The seabed around the EXPRESS II lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the EXPRESS II sink?

The EXPRESS II sank on Jan 17, 1974.

When was the wreck of the EXPRESS II discovered?

The wreck of the EXPRESS II was discovered in 1974.

What country did the EXPRESS II belong to?

The EXPRESS II belonged to CY.

What cargo was the EXPRESS II carrying?

The EXPRESS II was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EXPRESS II?

The EXPRESS II had a tonnage of 976 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXPRESS II?

The EXPRESS II is classified as a carrier.

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