Mello Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mello Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 42.115 N,7 24.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.701917
  • Longitude: -7.415000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELLO
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1965
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7297/55 1.4.69 ST AT MOUTH OF OUED MELLAH, 1.5M W OF MOHAMMEDIA. (LLOYDS, NOV '65). PLOTS IN 334148N, 072500W APPROX. 1.4.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. FILING POSN AMENDED TO 3342.275N, 0725.00W [MER]. NCA. SEP 2016/000174654 17.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7551 OR ENC. (EDN 2, COR TO 1.1.16). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING & DRYDOCK CO, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC GERAL DE CONERCIO, INDUSTRIA E TRANSPORTES. ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON FOR CASABLANCA. RAN AGROUND, IN THICK FOG, ON ROCKS AT MOUTH OF OUED MELLAH, 1.5M W OF MOHAMMEDIA. ALL CREW RESCUED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MELLO wreck located?

The MELLO wreck is located at coordinates 33 42.115 N,7 24.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MELLO?

The seabed around the MELLO lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MELLO sink?

The MELLO sank on Nov 27, 1965.

When was the wreck of the MELLO discovered?

The wreck of the MELLO was discovered in 1965.

What country did the MELLO belong to?

The MELLO belonged to PT.

What cargo was the MELLO carrying?

The MELLO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MELLO?

The MELLO had a tonnage of 4372 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELLO?

The MELLO is classified as a steam ship.

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