Melita I 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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Melita i Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
1 3.1 N,43 57.5 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MELITA I |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | PA |
| Length | 71 m |
| Width | 12.2 m |
| Draught | 5.2 |
| Tonnage | 953 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | flammable liquids and gases,oil |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1989 |
| Last Detection Year | 2014 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH120/351/01 30.3.90 HH120/351/01 30.3.90 AGROUND ABOUT 10KM S OF BRAVA. CARGO HAS BEEN PUMPED OUT & VESSEL LEFT 'AS LIES' AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL 278 & 279). POSN 010306N, 435700 FOR FILING ONLY. 5.2.14 5.2.14 NOT VISIBLE ON FLASH EARTH. AMEND DEAD. NEVER CHARTED, NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
19.9.89 BUILT 1974 BY TOKUSHIMA ZOSEN SANGYO KK, KOMATSUSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENAJAM TANKERS SA. CAUGHT FIRE 19.9.89 & ABANDONED NEXT DAY IN 050100S, 472430E. COULD NOT BE FOUND LATER BY SEARCHING TUG. REPORTED DRIFTED AGROUND IN OCTOBER. CARGO OF DEISEL OIL PUMPED OUT TO PREVENT POLLUTION. (MSD).
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1 3.1 N,43 57.5 E
Melita I on Wreck Map
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