Aida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 20 N,34 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.333333
  • Longitude: 34.833333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIDA
Type steam ship
Flag EG
Tonnage 1164
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5258/57 3.10.57 STRANDED IN 262000N, 345000E APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA. POSN 262000N, 345000E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. 3.2.99 CREW SCRAMBLED ASHORE WHEN VESSEL STRANDED ON LARGER ISLAND OF THE BROTHERS, LEAVING VESSEL TO SLIDE DOWN SIDE OF ISLAND, FINALLY RESTING WITH STERN IN 60MTRS AND BOW IN 20MTRS. COVERED IN SOFT CORAL GROWTH. ANOTHER OLDER WRECK LIES NOT FAR FROM AIDA [SEE NUMIDIA 76451]. CARGO OF TRAIN WHEELS SCATTERED WHEN THE VESSEL SANK. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB '99).
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 1999

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON THE BROTHERS. (LLOYDS) LOST DURING A MOORING PROCEDURE WHILE TRANSPORTING TROOPS TO ALEXANDRIA. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB '99) BUILT 1911 BY A & CH DE LA LOIRE, NANTES, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 1200NHP, SPECIFICALLY FOR THE EGYPTIAN PORTS & LTHO ADMINISTRATION. VEESEL WAS TRANSFERRED TO EGYPTIAN MARINA TO TRANSPORT TROOPS. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON)

General Comments

ANOTHER OLDER WRECK CLOSE BY [SEE 76451]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 20 N,34 50 E
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FAQ

Where is the AIDA wreck located?

The AIDA wreck is located at coordinates 26 20 N,34 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AIDA?

The seabed around the AIDA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the AIDA sink?

The AIDA sank on Sep 15, 1957.

When was the wreck of the AIDA discovered?

The wreck of the AIDA was discovered in 1957.

What country did the AIDA belong to?

The AIDA belonged to EG.

What cargo was the AIDA carrying?

The AIDA was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AIDA?

The AIDA had a tonnage of 1164 tons.

What type of wreck is the AIDA?

The AIDA is classified as a steam ship.

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