Mourad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mourad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 8 N,18 53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.133333
  • Longitude: 18.883333
Water Depth 1900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOURAD
Type motor vessel
Flag LY
Length 60 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.10.76 MAYDAY POSN IN 325000N, 185800E APPROX, 90M NW OF BENGHAZI. A DISTRESS CALL INVESTIGATED IN 330000N, 174000E APPROX. NO SIGHTING OF VESSEL. (LLOYDS 18.10.76). NCA. 19.10.76 LAST AVAILABLE POSN IN 332500N, 175000E. SHIP SANK ABOUT 80-90M NW OF BENGHAZI. ALL SHIPS REQUESTED TO KEEP LOOK-OUT FOR CREW. VESSEL PLOTS IN 330800N, 185300E PD. (LLOYDS 19.10.76). NCA, PLOTS IN 2000+MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY E J SMIT & ZOON SCHPSW, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KADDOUGIA MOH ESCIAFTRI. SANK 80-90M NW OF BENGHAZI AFTER MAKING WATER AND DEVELOPING A HEAVY LIST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MOURAD wreck located?

The MOURAD wreck is located at coordinates 33 8 N,18 53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOURAD?

The seabed around the MOURAD lies at approximately 1900 meters deep.

When did the MOURAD sink?

The MOURAD sank on Oct 16, 1976.

When was the wreck of the MOURAD discovered?

The wreck of the MOURAD was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MOURAD belong to?

The MOURAD belonged to LY.

What was the tonnage of the MOURAD?

The MOURAD had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOURAD?

The MOURAD is classified as a motor vessel.

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