Siroco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Siroco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 44.93 N,32 14.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.748833
  • Longitude: 32.249667
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIROCO
Type carrier
Flag LB
Length 88.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 1987
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/79 25.10.82 VESSEL SANK 40M N OF CAPE ARNAUTI. (LLOYDS 250). POSN GIVEN AS 354500N, 321500E IN DEPTH OF 900MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY NIPPONKAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD, TOYAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEBANESE COAST LINE. PASSAGE FINIKE FOR LEBANON IN BALLAST. WAS ABANDONED AFTER DEVELOPING ENGINE AND PUMP TROUBLES. CREW RESCUED. LATER SANK 40M N OF CAPE ARNAUTI. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SIROCO wreck located?

The SIROCO wreck is located at coordinates 35 44.93 N,32 14.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIROCO?

The seabed around the SIROCO lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the SIROCO sink?

The SIROCO sank on Sep 27, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SIROCO discovered?

The wreck of the SIROCO was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SIROCO belong to?

The SIROCO belonged to LB.

What cargo was the SIROCO carrying?

The SIROCO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SIROCO?

The SIROCO had a tonnage of 1987 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIROCO?

The SIROCO is classified as a carrier.

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