Latakia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Latakia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 20.2 N,67 15.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.336667
  • Longitude: 67.263333
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LATAKIA
Type motor vessel
Flag EG
Tonnage 3750
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Surveying Details

21.7.76 21.7.76 ST IN 240400N, 671700E, 40M FROM KARACHI. SALVAGE ATTEMPT ABANDONED BECAUSE OF ROUGH WEATHER. (LL 7.7.76). NCA. H2065/75 23.9.76 H2065/75 23.9.76 REPORTED AGROUND IN 242012N, 671548E IN A DEPTH OF 16MTRS. (DEHRA DUN NM 359(T)/76). NCA, TEMPORARY ONLY. 10.11.76 10.11.76 HEADING 210DEGS, IN SOUTH OF DABBO CREEK. (LL 8.11.76). NCA. H1273/77 2.2.77 H1273/77 2.2.77 AGAIN REPORTED IN 240400N, 671700E APPROX, WHICH IS ALMOST CERTAINLY INCORRECT. (PAKISTAN NM 48/76 & LL .11.76). INS ST IN 242012N, 671548E. BR STD. H2065/75 2.9.77 H2065/75 2.9.77 WK REMOVED. (DEHRA DUN NM 348/77). DELETE. AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 2126/77. 19.1.79 19.1.79 WK IN 242000N, 671500E. VESSEL IS TO BE BROKEN UP WHERE WRECKED BY SHIPBREAKERS. (LL 20.1.79).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BASRAH FOR BOMBAY. ALL CREW REMOVED. (LL VOLS.225 & 226)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 20.2 N,67 15.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the LATAKIA wreck located?

The LATAKIA wreck is located at coordinates 24 20.2 N,67 15.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LATAKIA?

The seabed around the LATAKIA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the LATAKIA sink?

The LATAKIA sank on Jul 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the LATAKIA discovered?

The wreck of the LATAKIA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LATAKIA belong to?

The LATAKIA belonged to EG.

What cargo was the LATAKIA carrying?

The LATAKIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LATAKIA?

The LATAKIA had a tonnage of 3750 tons.

What type of wreck is the LATAKIA?

The LATAKIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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