Turbo (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Turbo (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 2.064 N,35 37.962 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.034400
  • Longitude: 35.632700
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TURBO (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 65
Tonnage 4782
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2006

Surveying Details

BROKE IN TWO IN PA 2516.0N, 3525.0E. STERN PART ASSUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED. (LL WW2). HH100/351/18 4.9.02 HH100/351/18 4.9.02 SUBSTANTIAL SECTION OF WK LOCATED IN 2402.064N, 3537.962E [WGD] USING GPS. THE STERN SECTION OF MODERATE SIZED TANKER, APPROX 60-70MTRS LONG & RELATIVELY INTACT. SUGGESTED TO BE A TANKER WITH BRIDGE CASTLE LOCATED AMIDSHIPS, WHICH BROKE IMMEDIATELY AFT OF BRIDGE CASTLE WITH EVERYTHING FORWARD OF BREAK MISSING, THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF REMAINDER OF VESSEL. THE BREAK IS ALSO FORWARD OF REARMOST 2 CARGO HOLDS. ENGINE ROOM IS LOCATED AT THE EXTREME STERN & IS COMPLETE. LIES ON PORT SIDE FACING AWAY FROM FRINGING REEF. MAX DEPTH 28MTRS, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON, LTR DTD 24.8.02). INS AS WK 12MTRS. BR STD. 12.12.06 12.12.06 THIS HAS NOW BEEN CORRECTLY IDENTIFED AS 'TURBO'. (N MIDDLETON). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

1.4.42 VESSEL WAS OHMS. PASSAGE HAIFA FOR ALEXANDRIA. FOLLOWING BOMB DAMAGE LEFT SUEZ 1.4.42 IN TOW OF GLADYS MOLLER. BROKE IN TWO 4.4.42 AND CAST ADRIFT IN HEAVY WEATHER. FOREPART SUNK AS IT WAS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION, AFTERPART PRESUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED. (LLOYDS LOSSES WW2).

General Comments

LIES ON PORT SIDE, LENGTH BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the TURBO (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The TURBO (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 24 2.064 N,35 37.962 E.

How deep is the TURBO (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The TURBO (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 24 2.064 N,35 37.962 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TURBO (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the TURBO (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TURBO (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the TURBO (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 2002.

What country did the TURBO (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The TURBO (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TURBO (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The TURBO (STERN SECTION) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the TURBO (STERN SECTION)?

The TURBO (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 4782 tons.

What type of wreck is the TURBO (STERN SECTION)?

The TURBO (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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