Million Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Million hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 3.5 N,34 26.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.058333
  • Longitude: 34.445000
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILLION HOPE
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 174.7 m
Width 24.7 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 16774
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,minerals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1996
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers E CARD TOPMARK, Q(3)10S.7MTRS.5M
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2025

Surveying Details

HH477/400/03 3.7.96 STRANDED IN 280330N, 342642E. (LL, 24.6.96). BR STD. 30.7.96 REMOVAL OF OIL IS STILL IN PROGRESS. (LL, 26.7.96). HH477/400/03 9.1.97 WK WILL BE SALVAGED, BUT NOT FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS. (REPORT OF HCB6'S VISIT TO ECDIS 96 CONFERENCE). - NM 330/97. HH477/400/03 14.1.98 SUNK IN 280336N, 342636E [EUR]. FITTED WITH E CARDINAL TOPMARK AND LT, Q(3)10S.7MTRS.5M. (PORTS AND LIGHTHOUSES NM 23/97). QUOTED POSN IS REFERRED TO AN OBSOLETE CHART. RETAIN CHARTED POSN AND ADD LIGHT [CHART BRANCH DECISION]. - NM 463/98. 1.6.00 LIES IN 2903.36N, 3426.3E [UND]. AFTER THIRD IS UNDER WATER EXCEPT FOR THE MAST. (LL, 29.5.00). NCA. 24.1.06 WGD POSN: 2803.500N, 3426.700E. NE 801.

Circumstances of loss

EX- HOPE [1996], EX- FENG SHUN [1991], EX- LINNGSBON [1987], EX- PACIFIC ROYAL [1981], EX- RYUSEI MARU [1975] BY KOYO DOCKYARD CO., LTD., MIHARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLUE ARROW NAVIGATION LTD. PASSAGE AQUABA TO TAIWAN. CREW OF 25 BLAMED MASTER FOR FAILING TO FOLLOW PLANNED ROUTE AND FOR EXCESS SPEED IN POOR VISIBILITY. CREW RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MILLION HOPE wreck located?

The MILLION HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 28 3.5 N,34 26.7 E.

When did the MILLION HOPE sink?

The MILLION HOPE sank on Jun 20, 1996.

When was the wreck of the MILLION HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the MILLION HOPE was discovered in 1996.

What country did the MILLION HOPE belong to?

The MILLION HOPE belonged to CY.

What cargo was the MILLION HOPE carrying?

The MILLION HOPE was carrying chemicals,minerals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the MILLION HOPE?

The MILLION HOPE had a tonnage of 16774 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILLION HOPE?

The MILLION HOPE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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