Mycene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mycene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 42 N,15 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.700000
  • Longitude: -15.166667
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYCENE
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 334.1 m
Width 51.2 m
Draught 26.2
Tonnage 109992
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3332/76 17.4.80 VESSEL BROKE IN TWO AND SANK IN 074200N, 151000W APPROX IN 2200FMS. (LL 14.4.80). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES SA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MYCENE SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE GENOA FOR RAS TANURA. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK OFF THE THE COAST OF SIERRA LEONE FOLLOWING THREE MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS. ONE CREW MEMBER WAS LOST, THE OTHER 32 WERE RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MYCENE wreck located?

The MYCENE wreck is located at coordinates 7 42 N,15 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MYCENE?

The seabed around the MYCENE lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the MYCENE sink?

The MYCENE sank on Apr 3, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MYCENE discovered?

The wreck of the MYCENE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MYCENE belong to?

The MYCENE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MYCENE carrying?

The MYCENE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MYCENE?

The MYCENE had a tonnage of 109992 tons.

What type of wreck is the MYCENE?

The MYCENE is classified as a tanker.

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