Meliksah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Meliksah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 55.02 N,80 35.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.917000
  • Longitude: 80.585167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELIKSAH
Type bulk carrier
Flag TR
Length 146 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 9.3
Tonnage 10992
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.4.99 SANK OFF DONDRA HEAD. (LL 24.8.99 AND FOLLOWING, LLOYDS MONTHLY LOSSES, 8.1999). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

31.8.99 REPORTED TAKING WATER IN ENGINE ROOM AND SANK. ALL 27 CREW RESCUED. BROKE IN TWO WHILE BEING TOWED TO THE SHORE PREVIOUS TO 31.8.99 BU UNAUTHORISED SALVOR. MASSIVE LEAKAGE OF HEAVY OIL AND CHEMICAL FERTILISER. PASSAGE RUSSIA FOR CHINA.

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FAQ

Where is the MELIKSAH wreck located?

The MELIKSAH wreck is located at coordinates 5 55.02 N,80 35.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MELIKSAH?

The seabed around the MELIKSAH lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MELIKSAH sink?

The MELIKSAH sank on Aug 23, 1999.

When was the wreck of the MELIKSAH discovered?

The wreck of the MELIKSAH was discovered in 1999.

What country did the MELIKSAH belong to?

The MELIKSAH belonged to TR.

What cargo was the MELIKSAH carrying?

The MELIKSAH was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the MELIKSAH?

The MELIKSAH had a tonnage of 10992 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELIKSAH?

The MELIKSAH is classified as a bulk carrier.

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