Shelly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shelly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 50.938 N,35 0.099 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.848967
  • Longitude: 35.001650
Wreck Depth 19.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHELLY
Type carrier
Tonnage 1837
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 2007
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2024

Surveying Details

5.9.07 REPORTED STATIONARY 1744Z IN 3250.590N, 3500.80E [WGD]. (LL, 3.9.07). ASSUMED SUNK IN THIS POSN. NCA YET. SEP 2007/000064035 10.9.07 DW WITH TWO MASTS VISIBLE AT SEA LEVEL IN 3250.94N, 3500.10E [UND] & MARKED WITH A SPAR BUOY, BRB, TOPMARK OF TWO SPHERES, FL(2)5S. MARINERS NOT TO ANCHOR OR TRAWL WITHIN 300MTRS OF THE BUOY. (ISRAELI NM 6/07). ASSUME HORIZONTAL DATUM THAT OF BA CHARTS, THEREFORE [WGD] POSN 3250.87N, 3500.08E. INS DW (MASTS). - NM 4415/07. 5.12.07 ABOVE DATA REVIEWED. REPORTED POSN OF WK CONSIDERED TO BE [WGD]. AMEND POSN. SEP 2007/000089345 5.12.07 NOW MARKED BY: N CARD SPAR LT BUOY, Q, IN 3250.99N, 3500.10E [WGD]; E CARD SPAR LT BUOY, FL(3) 15 SEC, IN 3250.94N, 3500.165E; S CARD SPAR LT BUOY, FL(6) 15 SEC (SIC) 3250.886N, 3500.10E & W CARD SPAR LT BUOY, FL(9) 15 SEC IN 3250.94N, 3500.036E. (ISRAELI NM 9/07). AMEND TO DW TO 3250.99N, 3500.10E [WGD], DELETE ISO DANGER SPAR BUOY, INS CARD BUOYS. - NM 789/08. SEP 2009/000074370 16.7.09 REMOVAL OF THE WK COMMENCING 1.7.09. (ISRAELI NM 17/09). AMEND TO LIFT. - NM ACTION. SEP 2009/000084730 20.7.09 REMOVAL OF WK WILL TAKE APPROX 5 MONTHS. (S LAHAV, MINISTRY OF TRANPORT, ISRAEL, EMAIL DTD 16.7.09). RETAIN AS DW WITH BUOYAGE PENDING FURTHER INFORMATION. NM ACTION ABOVE CANCELLED. 6.11.09 SHOWN IN 3250.940N, 3500.101E [WGD] MARKED BY BUOYS, ON ISRAELI 305 [1ST EDN SEP '08, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. NE 1585. SEP 2010/000191511 17.11.10 WK REMOVAL WORKS COMPLETE & 4 CARDINAL BUOYS REMOVED. NOW WK 19.3MTRS. (ISRAELI NM 13.10). AMEND WK 19.3MTRS, DELETE BUOYS. - NM 5898/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973. STRUCK WHILE AT ANCHOR BY M PASSENGER LINER SALAMIS GLORY (10392 GT, BUILT 1973) AFTER SALAMIS SUFFERED MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. WAS CUT IN TWO AND SANK. 14 RECOVERED, TWO MISSING. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SHELLY wreck located?

The SHELLY wreck is located at coordinates 32 50.938 N,35 0.099 E.

How deep is the SHELLY and where exactly is it located?

The SHELLY lies at a depth of about 19.3 meters and is located at coordinates 32 50.938 N,35 0.099 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHELLY?

The seabed around the SHELLY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SHELLY sink?

The SHELLY sank on Aug 30, 2007.

When was the wreck of the SHELLY discovered?

The wreck of the SHELLY was discovered in 2007.

What was the tonnage of the SHELLY?

The SHELLY had a tonnage of 1837 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHELLY?

The SHELLY is classified as a carrier.

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