Semele Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Semele Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 59.94 N,28 58.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.999000
  • Longitude: 28.974500
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SEMELE
Type motor vessel
Flag BZ
Tonnage 5945
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.11.99 COLLIDED AND SANK OFF THE SHORES OF ISTANBUL. (LL, 9.11.99). NCA, POSN 410230N, 290100E. 20.1.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. LLOYDS VOL.318 STATES INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE SEMELE WAS MANOEUVRING FOR SAILING OFF AHIRKAPI, OTHER VESSEL WAS AT ANCHOR. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 4100.00N, 2858.50E. 9.8.07 NOT SHOWN ON TURKISH 2929 [OCT '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2025

Circumstances of loss

9.11.99 VESSEL BUILT 1976, COLLIDED WITH BULGARIAN M BULK CARRIER SHIPKA [15,992GT] AT AHIRKAPI, SUFFERED HEAVY DAMAGE AND LATER SANK OFF ISTANBUL. ALL 18 CREW RESCUED. ON PASSAGE NIKOLAEV FOR ALGERIA. (LL, 9.11.99)

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FAQ

Where is the SEMELE wreck located?

The SEMELE wreck is located at coordinates 40 59.94 N,28 58.47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEMELE?

The seabed around the SEMELE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SEMELE sink?

The SEMELE sank on Nov 8, 1999.

When was the wreck of the SEMELE discovered?

The wreck of the SEMELE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the SEMELE belong to?

The SEMELE belonged to BZ.

What cargo was the SEMELE carrying?

The SEMELE was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SEMELE?

The SEMELE had a tonnage of 5945 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEMELE?

The SEMELE is classified as a motor vessel.

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