Mecca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mecca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 18.5 N,39 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.308333
  • Longitude: 39.100000
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MECCA
Type merchant vessel
Flag SA
Length 108.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3858
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.1.77 GROUNDED ON AL SAUDA REEF, 14M S OF JEDDAH PORT. (LL, 24.12.76). 7.1.77 GROUNDED ON RAS ALSANDA REEF IN 212000N, 390600E ON 19.12.76. ON 20.12.76 VESSEL CAPSIZED ONTO PORT SIDE AND SANK IN 211830N, 390600E APPROX, IN 14MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 3 & 4.1.77) NCA YET. SEP 2016/000164790 2.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI 133. [ED JUNE 2015, DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND DEAD. CINC.NOT SHOWN ON BA 2599 - CINC REMOVED.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2016

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE APPROX 17M FROM JEDDAH WHILE ON PASSAGE CARRYING PILGRIMS TO PORT SUDAN. WAS ABANDONED BY PASSENGERS AND CREW AND DRIFTED ASHORE. LATER FLOATED OFF, CAPSIZED AND SANK. VESSEL, BUILT 1951, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M. ORRI. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MECCA wreck located?

The MECCA wreck is located at coordinates 21 18.5 N,39 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MECCA?

The seabed around the MECCA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MECCA sink?

The MECCA sank on Dec 19, 1976.

When was the wreck of the MECCA discovered?

The wreck of the MECCA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MECCA belong to?

The MECCA belonged to SA.

What was the tonnage of the MECCA?

The MECCA had a tonnage of 3858 tons.

What type of wreck is the MECCA?

The MECCA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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