Douckhi Previously Known As Isabelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Douckhi previously known as isabelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 33.532 N,30 18.051 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.558867
  • Longitude: 30.300850
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water Springs
Name DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.11.76 SCUTTLED IN VICINITY OF ALEXANDRIA. (LL, 30.10.76 & 1.11.76). 13.12.76 LOCATED, BURNT OUT & GROUNDED ABOUT 17KM N OF RASHID (ROSETTA). (LL, 13.12.76). H2089/71 12.5.78 ST SHOWN IN 313327N, 301758E ON EGYPTIAN 100. - NM 1232/78. 20.4.83 EUR POSN: 313330N, 301806E. NC 2574. H2526/83 6.8.84 REPORTED AS DW. (HAMBURG NM 2714/84). NCA YET, AWAIT EGYPTIAN NM. HH411/350/01 27.2.91 INS AS DW IN 313326N, 301806 [WGD]. NC 2574. HH411/350/01 11.3.91 AMENDED TO DW ON 2681, 2574. - NM 886/91.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX-ISABELLE, WHICH WAS OWNED BY MARELIAS NAV CORP. WAS STOLEN BY LEBANESE POPULAR ARMY, PAINTED BLACK, RE-NAMED 'DOUCKHI' & USED TO CARRY WEAPONS FROM LIBYA TO LEBANON. VESSEL WAS STRANDED & IN DANGER OF CAPSIZING AFTER BREAKING DOWN; MASTER & CREW WERE ARRESTED BY EGYPTIAN COMMANDOS AFTER SHOOTING ONE PERSON & INJURING TWO OTHERS WHO WENT TO VESSEL'S ASSISTANCE. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 33.532 N,30 18.051 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE wreck located?

The DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE wreck is located at coordinates 31 33.532 N,30 18.051 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE?

The seabed around the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE sink?

The DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE sank on Oct 21, 1976.

When was the wreck of the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE discovered?

The wreck of the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE belong to?

The DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE carrying?

The DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE was carrying armament.

What type of wreck is the DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE?

The DOUCKHI Previously known as ISABELLE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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