Queen Of Peace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Queen of peace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 0 N,18 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.000000
  • Longitude: 18.233333
Water Depth 2830 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEEN OF PEACE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 214
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2003

Surveying Details

30.11.77 VESSEL SANK IN UNKNOWN POSN, BUT DEBRIS LOCATED IN 341500N, 183900E APPROX. 2 CREW RESCUED IN 341500N, 183000E APPROX. (LL 30.11.77). NCA.FOR FILING ONLY. 1.12.77 SAID TO HAVE SUNK OFF BENGHAZI. DEBRIS SIGHTED IN 333400N, 190800E APPROX. OIL SLICK OVER A LARGE AREA IN 340000N, 181400E APPROX. (LL 1.12.77). NCA. 5.12.77 2 CREW RESCUED FROM A DINGHY IN 351200N, 193200E APPROX. (LL 3.12.77). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

AN EX-MINESWEEPER. SANK OFF BENGHAZI IN THE GULF OF SIRTE WHILST ON PASSAGE CALABRIA FOR LIMASSOL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the QUEEN OF PEACE wreck located?

The QUEEN OF PEACE wreck is located at coordinates 34 0 N,18 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEEN OF PEACE?

The seabed around the QUEEN OF PEACE lies at approximately 2830 meters deep.

When did the QUEEN OF PEACE sink?

The QUEEN OF PEACE sank on Nov 25, 1977.

When was the wreck of the QUEEN OF PEACE discovered?

The wreck of the QUEEN OF PEACE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the QUEEN OF PEACE belong to?

The QUEEN OF PEACE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the QUEEN OF PEACE?

The QUEEN OF PEACE had a tonnage of 214 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEEN OF PEACE?

The QUEEN OF PEACE is classified as a motor vessel.

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