Adham Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Adham ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 39.967 N,33 2.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.666117
  • Longitude: 33.040283
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADHAM II
Type motor vessel
Flag SY
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 463
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck ADHAM II located in Limassol Bay Cyprus at coordinates 34 39.967 N, 33 2.417 E sank in a depth of 25 feet after being damaged by fire in May 1980 with its mast initially visible above sea level before historical updates positioned the dangerous unlit navigation obstruction in Limassol Bay

Surveying Details

3.3.81 SANK IN DEPTH 25FT IN LIMASSOL BAY. HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY A FIRE IN MAY 1980. (LL, 12.3.81). H4357/71 28.4.81 WK, WITH MAST ONLY SHOWING, IN 343936N, 330206E. (MT THIRLBY, HN 19.3.81). INS AS DW MAST IN 343936N, 330206E. - NM 1022/81. H4357/71 4.6.81 MAIN MAST AND RIGGING OBSERVED IN 343945N, 330212.5E. (MV ROYAL PRINCE, HN 15.5.81). AMEND POSN. - NM 1373/81. 26.5.81 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 343942N, 330221E. MAST VISIBLE ABOVE SEA LEVEL. UNLIT. (DIR DEPT OF MERCHANT SHIPPING, LIMASSOL, 26.5.81). 17.6.81 NO DECISION YET MADE ABOUT SALVAGE OF THIS WK. MAST SHOWS ABOVE WATER. (LL, 18.6.81). 10.5.91 WGD POSN: 343958N, 330225E. NC 849.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT ANCHOR WHILE UNATTENDED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ADHAM II wreck located?

The ADHAM II wreck is located at coordinates 34 39.967 N,33 2.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADHAM II?

The seabed around the ADHAM II lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ADHAM II sink?

The ADHAM II sank on Feb 16, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ADHAM II discovered?

The wreck of the ADHAM II was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ADHAM II belong to?

The ADHAM II belonged to SY.

What was the tonnage of the ADHAM II?

The ADHAM II had a tonnage of 463 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADHAM II?

The ADHAM II is classified as a motor vessel.

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