Sherif Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sherif Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 11.383 N,29 52.817 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.189717
  • Longitude: 29.880283
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHERIF
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 48.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 1989

Surveying Details

11.7.79 SUNK NEAR PIER 31 ALEXANDRIA. TO BE SALVAGED. (LL 11.7.79). 13.7.79 SALVAGE TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY EGYPTIAN NAVY. WK HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY CYPRIOT MV DREAM THREE WHILE BERTHING ALONGSIDE AT ALEXANDRIA. (LL 13.7.79). H4405/76 9.10.76 REPD AS HAVING SUNK ON 26.6.79 IN POSN 311117N, 295242E. (ROSTOCK NM 24/79). NCA. 9.10.76 SALVAGE OPS NOT YET STARTED. (LL 23.8.79). 22.4.81 SHOWN AS DW ON US 56102. [1980 EDN]. NCA. 19.8.81 POSN UNCHANGED, VESSEL LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 20.8.81). 2.7.82 SHOWN AS DW IN POSN 311117.6N 295242E ON US 56102 [DEC '81 EDN] & FRENCH NM 49 4 80. NE 3119 & 243. 27.2.89 [EUR] POSN: NC 3119. 25.4.89 NOT SHOWN ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988]. IN AREA SURVEYED 1988 BY EGYPTIAN NAVY. DELETE. NC 3119.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK NEAR PIER 31, ALEXANDRIA, DUE TO LOSS OF STABILITY AFTER LOADING CARGO OF 50,000 CARTONS OF TINNED FRUIT JUICE. (LLOYDS 237 & 238).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 11.383 N,29 52.817 E
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FAQ

Where is the SHERIF wreck located?

The SHERIF wreck is located at coordinates 31 11.383 N,29 52.817 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHERIF?

The seabed around the SHERIF lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SHERIF sink?

The SHERIF sank on Jun 29, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SHERIF discovered?

The wreck of the SHERIF was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SHERIF belong to?

The SHERIF belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SHERIF carrying?

The SHERIF was carrying foodstuffs: liquid,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SHERIF?

The SHERIF had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHERIF?

The SHERIF is classified as a motor vessel.

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