Maha I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maha i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 11.098 N,29 49.556 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.184967
  • Longitude: 29.825933
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHA I
Type carrier
Flag LB
Length 57.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 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

6.2.78 REPORT DTD 2.1.78, STATES VESSEL SUNK E OF BOGHAZ PASS IN 311105N, 294927E. (LL, 4.2.78) NCA YET. H2089/71 21.3.78 500G TONS VESSEL SUNK 2.5.1977, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 311105N, 294927E. (ALEXANDRIA NM 61/77 & HAMBURG NM 508/78). - NM 815/78. 27.2.89 EUR POSN: 311110N, 294935E. NC 3119. 28.4.89 SHOWN ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988 EDN]. NFA. 29.11.89 WGD POSN: 311106N, 294933.5E. NE 3119. 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 1959 BY SCHPSW 'APPINGEDAM', APPINGEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SINNO BILAL AHMED. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR BEIRUT. CAPSIZED & SANK SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING ALEXANDRIA. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAHA I wreck located?

The MAHA I wreck is located at coordinates 31 11.098 N,29 49.556 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHA I?

The seabed around the MAHA I lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MAHA I sink?

The MAHA I sank on May 2, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MAHA I discovered?

The wreck of the MAHA I was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MAHA I belong to?

The MAHA I belonged to LB.

What was the tonnage of the MAHA I?

The MAHA I had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHA I?

The MAHA I is classified as a carrier.

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