Bilal (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Bilal (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 18.116 N,32 20.647 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.301933
  • Longitude: 32.344117
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BILAL (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1591
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2089/71 4.5.76 DESCRIBED AS CONSPIC WK STRANDED ON END OF B'WATER IN 311908N, 322040E APPROX. (MV CITY OF LANCASTER, HN 5.4.76). BR STD. H2089/71 5.8.76 CONSPIC ST IN 311836N, 322100E. (HAMBURG NM 2388/76). AMEND TO NEW POSN BUT RETAIN AS PA. - NM 1591/76. H2089/71 5.8.76 WK PA REPD (1976) IN 311805N, 322036E. (US NM 56081/28/76). NCA. H2089/71 9.2.77 OBSERVED POSN 311803N, 322036E. (SS OPALIA, HN DTD 27.12.76). BR STD. H2089/71 21.2.77 NOW REPD IN 311830N, 322052E APPROX. (BREST NM 77/05/47). NCA. 11.5.77 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 311830N, 322100E ON US 56082 [11TH EDN]. NCA. H3426/77 12.7.77 REPORTED CONSPIC IN 311800N, 322027E. (MV AL SHIDADIAH, HN DTD 21.4.77). NCA. H2089/71 14.11.77 PHOTOGRAPHS, DATED 14.11.77, SHOW THAT BOW & BOTH MASTS STILL SHOW WELL ABOVE WATER. (HMS HYDRA, DTD 15.11.77). H3426/77 31.10.78 POSN NOW REPD AS 311754N, 322024E. (BREST NM 78/37/46). NCA. H5630/81 11.2.82 PHOTO, TAKEN AUG '81, STILL SHOWS BOW & 2 MASTS CLEAR OF WATER. (HMY BRITANNIA, DTD 16.12.81). NCA. H2348/81 13.9.82 WK STILL IN CHARTED POSN ON SCA MARKED-UP CHART, DTD 8.6.82. (MV EASTERN SAGA, HN DTD 28.7.82). NCA. 18.9.91 WGD POSN: 311759N, 322035E. NE 234. HH475/401/01 18.12.92 SAMSON POSTS & MAST SHOWN ON PHOTOGRAPH [OCT '92] JUST W OF EXTREME N END OF B'WATER. (HMS LONDON). AMEND TO DW (MASTS) IN 311811N, 322040E [EUR]. NC 234. 6.5.94 WGD POSN: 311807N, 322039E. NE 2578.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY HAYASHIKANE ZOSEN, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOHAMED KHALIL MARDINI. ON PASSAGE FROM CONSTANTZA FOR DAMMAM. STRUCK END OF B'WATER WHEN ENTERING SUEZ CANAL & STRANDED. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN NO.2 HOLD. TWO DAYS LATER & SHE WAS ABANDONED WITH FORE PART PINNED IN ROCKY JETTY, AFTER PART SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BILAL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 31 18.116 N,32 20.647 E.

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

The seabed around the BILAL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BILAL (PROBABLY) sink?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 16, 1976.

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

The wreck of the BILAL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the BILAL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) belonged to LB.

What cargo was the BILAL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BILAL (PROBABLY)?

The BILAL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1591 tons.

What type of wreck is the BILAL (PROBABLY)?

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

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