Sheikh Ali Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sheikh ali Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 38.8 N,18 1.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.646667
  • Longitude: 18.031667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SHEIKH ALI
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Length 130.5 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3375
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,construction materials,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4978/72 7.3.85 AGROUND IN 403848N, 180154E. (HYDROLANT 397/85(54)). STILL AGROUND. (LL 259). NCA YET. 11.7.94 REFLOATED & ANCHORED IN BRINDISI HBR. (LLOYDS 260). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE KOPER FOR JEDDAH. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN ROUGH SEAS. ABANDONED BY CREW. TAKEN IN TOW & EVENTUALLY BEACHED JUST OUTSIDE BRINDISI HARBOUR. 21 CREW, TWO MISSING, ONE DIED. (LLOYDS VOL'S.259, 260, 261 & 262).

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FAQ

Where is the SHEIKH ALI wreck located?

The SHEIKH ALI wreck is located at coordinates 40 38.8 N,18 1.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEIKH ALI?

The seabed around the SHEIKH ALI lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SHEIKH ALI sink?

The SHEIKH ALI sank on Feb 25, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SHEIKH ALI discovered?

The wreck of the SHEIKH ALI was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SHEIKH ALI belong to?

The SHEIKH ALI belonged to SA.

What cargo was the SHEIKH ALI carrying?

The SHEIKH ALI was carrying clay products,construction materials,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SHEIKH ALI?

The SHEIKH ALI had a tonnage of 3375 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHEIKH ALI?

The SHEIKH ALI is classified as a motor vessel.

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