Isabelita (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Isabelita (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 4.45 N,38 46.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.074167
  • Longitude: 38.772783
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISABELITA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 135.9 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7471
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.5.78 2.5.78 AGROUND 'OFF JEDDAH' ON ABU MADAFI REEF. (LL, 3.5.78). 8.5.78 8.5.78 HARD AGROUND OVER 80M N OF JEDDAH. (LL, 9.5.78). 12.5.78 12.5.78 HOPES FOR SALVAGE ABANDONED. (LL, 12.5.78). 17.5.78 17.5.78 LIES HEAVILY TRIMMED BY STERN, WHERE DEPTH IS ABOUT 12FMS. MAY POSSIBLY NOW HAVE SUNK. (LL, 16.5.78). CLOSE TO REEF. NCA. H2616/81 12.7.82 H2616/81 12.7.82 ST SHOWN IN 220430N, 384624E ON GER 320 [1982 EDN]. INS ST. - NM BLOCK 2212/82. H2909/84 5.11.87 H2909/84 5.11.87 ST SHOWN IN 220412N, 384630E ON SKETCH CHART COMPILED BY MV IBN ALBEITAR, JAN'84. APPARENTLY MASTS AND BOW VISIBLE. NCA. HH479/350/01 25.10.88 25.10.88 ST SHOWN IN 220427N, 384622E [WGD] ON SAUDI SEAPORT AUTHORITY 1981 [K 8832/1]. NC 2659.HH479/350/01 22.5.91 AMENDED TO ST CONSPIC - G/S. HH479/350/01 22.5.91 HH479/350/01 22.5.91 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC ON SAUDI 19 [1983 EDN]. AMEND TO ST CONSPIC. BR STD. 14.5.10 SEP 2010/000077046 14.5.10 NOT LOCATED BY LIDAR. (FUGRO PELAGOS INC, HN DTD 17.4.10). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY MITUSUBSHI ZOSEN, HOROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV GARROPLANTI SA. PASSAGE TARRAGONA FOR ABU DHABI. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKY BOTTOM AT ABU MADAFI, ABOUT 80M N OF JEDDAH. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ISABELITA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ISABELITA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 22 4.45 N,38 46.367 E.

When did the ISABELITA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ISABELITA (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 30, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ISABELITA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ISABELITA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ISABELITA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ISABELITA (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ISABELITA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ISABELITA (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ISABELITA (PROBABLY)?

The ISABELITA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 7471 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISABELITA (PROBABLY)?

The ISABELITA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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