Misr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Misr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 48.779 N,32 32.451 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.812983
  • Longitude: 32.540850
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MISR
Type corvette
Flag EG
Length 92.6 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 1264
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1953
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3730/53 25.6.53 NDW IN 294851N, 323628E. (PORTS & LIGHTS NM 4/53). BR STD. 13.11.84 REFERRED TO AS 'MISR', EX-MALROUK, 1340 GRT. LOCATED ON 10.9.74, LYING UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. (SHIPS MONTHLY, NOV '84). 21.2.92 [WGD] POSN: 294847N, 323227E. NC 2098.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2025

Circumstances of loss

15.4.46 BUILT IN 1943/44 BY WALSH KAISER CO, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND AS USS HOWETT. THREE BOILERS, TWIN RECIPROCATING ENGINES FOR 5500HP, TWIN SHAFT FOR 18 KNOTS. 3 X 3 INCH, 4 X 40MM BOFORS IN TWIN MOUNTINGS, 4 X 20MM OERLIKONS, DEPTH CHARGE RAILS & HEDGEHOG, 64 DEPTH CHARGES. ALLOCATED TO THE RN UNDER 'LEND-LEASE'. RETURNED TO US CUSTODY 15.4.46 AND SOLD FOR SCRAPPING TO BALTIMORE METALS. SOLD IN 1946 TO EGYPT AND TAKEN OVER BY THE KHEDIVAL MAIL LINE AS SS MALROUK. SOME YEARS LATER WAS ACQUIRED THE THE EGYPTINN NAVY, RE-ARMED AND COMMISSIONED AS MISR. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (P COLLINS). SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SWEDISH TANKER JAGUAR. (LL). SCUTTLED AS BLOCKSHIP IN THE SUEZ CANAL IN 1956. (WIKIPEDIA).

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the MISR wreck located?

The MISR wreck is located at coordinates 29 48.779 N,32 32.451 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MISR?

The seabed around the MISR lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the MISR sink?

The MISR sank on May 16, 1953.

When was the wreck of the MISR discovered?

The wreck of the MISR was discovered in 1953.

What country did the MISR belong to?

The MISR belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the MISR?

The MISR had a tonnage of 1264 tons.

What type of wreck is the MISR?

The MISR is classified as a corvette.

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