Olden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Olden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 31.2 N,34 17.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.520000
  • Longitude: 34.285000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLDEN
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 214 m
Width 31.1 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 27288
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2289/82 5.3.87 SANK IN 273112N, 341706E. (LL, 4.2.87). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1967 BY BREMER VULKAN A.G., BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JITALI SHIPPING CORPORATION. ON PASSAGE HAMBURG VIA SUEZ FOR JEDDAH. SANK AFTER STRIKING CORAL REEF & HOLED. CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OLDEN wreck located?

The OLDEN wreck is located at coordinates 27 31.2 N,34 17.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLDEN?

The seabed around the OLDEN lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the OLDEN sink?

The OLDEN sank on Feb 2, 1987.

When was the wreck of the OLDEN discovered?

The wreck of the OLDEN was discovered in 1987.

What country did the OLDEN belong to?

The OLDEN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the OLDEN carrying?

The OLDEN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the OLDEN?

The OLDEN had a tonnage of 27288 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLDEN?

The OLDEN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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