Sinyeh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sinyeh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 32.1 N,35 46.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.535000
  • Longitude: 35.770000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SINYEH
Type motor vessel
Flag SO
Length 37.4 m
Width 20.5 m
Draught 12.7
Tonnage 10614
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1975
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2010

Surveying Details

18.2.76 18.2.76 WK IN 353218N, 354600E APPROX, OFF LATTAKIA. (LL 31.12.76). NCA YET. H3845/68 22.8.77 H3845/68 22.8.77 ST REPORTED IN 090DEGS, 3.3C FROM LATTAKIA MOLE LT. (HAMBURG NM 2686/77). BA 1036. 15.4.80 15.4.80 ST IN 353206N, 354612E. BA 1036. H4934/74 20.5.83 H4934/74 & H2406/79 20.5.83 DELETED. SUPERSEDED BY RECLAIMED LAND. (SYRIAN MARITIME & TRANSPORT AGENCY). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM BLOCK.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY N.V.MCH & SCHPS. P. SMIT JR, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAN YANG SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE MARSEILLES FOR LATTAKIA. CAUGHT FIRE & RAN AGROUND DURING HEAVY WEATHER. 25 LIVES OF 44 CREW WERE LOST. SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 32.1 N,35 46.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the SINYEH wreck located?

The SINYEH wreck is located at coordinates 35 32.1 N,35 46.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SINYEH?

The seabed around the SINYEH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SINYEH sink?

The SINYEH sank on Dec 27, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SINYEH discovered?

The wreck of the SINYEH was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SINYEH belong to?

The SINYEH belonged to SO.

What cargo was the SINYEH carrying?

The SINYEH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SINYEH?

The SINYEH had a tonnage of 10614 tons.

What type of wreck is the SINYEH?

The SINYEH is classified as a motor vessel.

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