Wael Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wael ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 25 N,26 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.416667
  • Longitude: 26.833333
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAEL II
Type carrier
Flag SY
Length 65.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 856
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.5.01 SANK SOME 85KM OFF THE SE COAST OF CRETE. (LL 9.5.01). FILING POSN: 3425N, 2650E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY SCHEEPSWERF HOOGEZAND. EX AL FADELLELAH-99, EX ABDOULLAH F-96, EX SALRIX-92, EX OWENRO-74. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOHAMMED MOSTAFA JAWHAR. SANK IN ROUGH SEAS AFTER CARGO SHIFTED AND VESSEL TOOK WATER. CREW RECOVERED. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR KIATO. CARGO CEMENT.

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FAQ

Where is the WAEL II wreck located?

The WAEL II wreck is located at coordinates 34 25 N,26 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAEL II?

The seabed around the WAEL II lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the WAEL II sink?

The WAEL II sank on May 7, 2001.

When was the wreck of the WAEL II discovered?

The wreck of the WAEL II was discovered in 2001.

What country did the WAEL II belong to?

The WAEL II belonged to SY.

What cargo was the WAEL II carrying?

The WAEL II was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the WAEL II?

The WAEL II had a tonnage of 856 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAEL II?

The WAEL II is classified as a carrier.

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