Mohamed Ali El-Kebir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mohamed ali el-kebir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 22 N,13 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.366667
  • Longitude: -13.300000
Water Depth 2785 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR
Type steam ship
Flag EG
Length 128.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 7527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552200N, 131800W. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN 2785MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERRING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PHARAONIC MAIL LINE. TURBINE ENGINES OF 1469NHP. PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY U-38. SOME 120 LOST FROM COMPLEMENT OF 860. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 22 N,13 18 W
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FAQ

Where is the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR wreck located?

The MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR wreck is located at coordinates 55 22 N,13 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR?

The seabed around the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR lies at approximately 2785 meters deep.

When did the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR sink?

The MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR sank on Aug 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR discovered?

The wreck of the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR belong to?

The MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR belonged to EG.

What cargo was the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR carrying?

The MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR?

The MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR had a tonnage of 7527 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR?

The MOHAMED ALI EL-KEBIR is classified as a steam ship.

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