Ilya Mechnikov Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ilya mechnikov Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 55.79 N,35 51.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.929833
  • Longitude: 35.859833
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILYA MECHNIKOV
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Length 129.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4105
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 1999

Surveying Details

13.6.74 REPD STRANDED AT TARTOUS. ALL ABOVE MAIN DECK VISIBLE. (LL 216) H3177/64 12.6.75 STRANDED 013DEG, 1.22M FROM TARTOUS S B'WATER LT. (TOR NERLANDIA. HN). CHART IN 345542N, 355124E. - NM 1282/75. H2209/66 20.6.75 CONFIRMED AS ILYA MECHNIKOV. (ROSTOK NM 1172(19)/75). NFA. H3305/74 25.11.77 POSN 011DEG, 1.16M FROM FL.G LT ON W B'WATER. (SYRIAN NM 3/77). NCA. H3177/64 30.12.83 UPPERWORKS REMOVED DURING SALVAGE OPS. REST REMAINS UNDERWATER. (LL. 19.8.83). CHART AS DW IN 345448N, 355136E [EUR]. NC 2633. 30.1.99 DW SHOWN IN 3455.79N, 3551.59E [UND] ON FRENCH 7513 [1998 EDN - INT 3669]. NC 1579.

Circumstances of loss

HIT BY GUIDED MISSILE FIRED BY ISRAELI FORCES AND SUNK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ILYA MECHNIKOV wreck located?

The ILYA MECHNIKOV wreck is located at coordinates 34 55.79 N,35 51.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ILYA MECHNIKOV?

The seabed around the ILYA MECHNIKOV lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ILYA MECHNIKOV sink?

The ILYA MECHNIKOV sank on Oct 12, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ILYA MECHNIKOV discovered?

The wreck of the ILYA MECHNIKOV was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ILYA MECHNIKOV belong to?

The ILYA MECHNIKOV belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the ILYA MECHNIKOV?

The ILYA MECHNIKOV had a tonnage of 4105 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILYA MECHNIKOV?

The ILYA MECHNIKOV is classified as a steam ship.

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