Makis (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Makis (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
33 39.5 N,35 24.75 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 7 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MAKIS (PROBABLY) |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | GR |
| Length | 47.2 m |
| Width | 8.2 m |
| Draught | 3.4 |
| Tonnage | 494 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | flammable liquids and gases |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 19, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 28.1.77 AGROUND ABOUT 30MTRS FROM SHORE, ABOUT 10 MILES S OF BEIRUT. (LL 24.1.77). 22.3.77 STILL AGROUND ON ROCKS AT JIYEH. CARGO DISCHARGED. LIABLE TO BREAK UP. (LL 22.3.77). 18.6.77 STILL AGROUND ON 1.6.77. (LL 18.6.77). HH401/410/01 23.12.92 WK OF COASTER, LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH MASTS SEEN ABOVE SURFACE, SHOWN ON SKETCH JUST E OF BREAKWATER OF NEWLY CONSTRUCTED PORT AT JEIH [EL JIYE]. (REPORT FROM UNI GROUP, RECEIVED VIA DEUTCHES HYDRO INST 16.3.92). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. NCA |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
WENT AGROUND IN BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR JIYEH, SOUTH LEBANON.
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