Melanie M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Melanie m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 58 N,39 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.966667
  • Longitude: 39.233333
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELANIE M
Type carrier
Flag KH
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2776
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH479/410/04 10.9.98 SUSTAINED FLOODED ENGINE ROOM IN 190000N, 355500E. M TANKER 'POLYSYMPHONY' REPORTED SUNKEN VESSEL IN 185800N, 391400E ON 10.8.98. (LL 11.8.98). LAST SEEN POSN PLOTS IN 900MTRS. NCA - FOR FILING ONLY. 11.1.99 OWNERS REPORT THAT VESSEL SANK ON 9.8.98. PASSAGE TO HODEIDAH. (LL 2.1.99). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

SUSTAINED FLOODED ENGINE ROOM AND BLACKOUT. CREW OF 12 ABANDONED VESSEL AND WERE RECOVERED BY M CONTAINER VESSEL MALACCA BRIDGE. PASSAGE TURKEY FOR KARACHI, CARGO STEEL PRODUCTS.

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FAQ

Where is the MELANIE M wreck located?

The MELANIE M wreck is located at coordinates 18 58 N,39 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MELANIE M?

The seabed around the MELANIE M lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the MELANIE M sink?

The MELANIE M sank on Aug 9, 1998.

When was the wreck of the MELANIE M discovered?

The wreck of the MELANIE M was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MELANIE M belong to?

The MELANIE M belonged to KH.

What cargo was the MELANIE M carrying?

The MELANIE M was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MELANIE M?

The MELANIE M had a tonnage of 2776 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELANIE M?

The MELANIE M is classified as a carrier.

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