Bilal (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Bilal (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
33 17 N,35 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.283333
  • Longitude: 35.200000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BILAL (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/85 5.3.85 H1272/85 5.3.85 AGROUND NEAR SOUR IN 331700N, 351200E APPROX. (LL, 28.2.85). NCA. H3305/74 1.7.85 H3305/74 1.7.85 AGROUND, LYING ON SAND, N OF SOUR. 300TONS CARGO UNLOADED SO FAR. (LL, 17.5.85) 8.4.91 8.4.91 WRECK WAS REFLOATED ON 22.5.85. THEN TO TRIPOLI FOR REPAIR. (LLOYDS 260). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1999

Circumstances of loss

28.2.85 RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE LARNACA TO SOUR, DUE ENGINE DEFECT & BAD WEATHER. (LL, 28.2.85).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 17 N,35 12 E
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FAQ

Where is the BILAL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 33 17 N,35 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BILAL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BILAL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BILAL (PROBABLY) sink?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 27, 1985.

When was the wreck of the BILAL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BILAL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the BILAL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) belonged to MT.

What cargo was the BILAL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What type of wreck is the BILAL (PROBABLY)?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.