Sir Michael Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sir michael Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 56.369 N,43 3.209 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.939483
  • Longitude: 43.053483
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR MICHAEL
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 157 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 12332
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1998
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.4.98 24.4.98 GROUNDED IN 125600N, 430300E. (LL 312) HH479/400/02 4.6.98 HH479/400/02 4.6.98 VESSEL HAS BEEN ABANDONED, AGROUND, IN 125622N, 430312E [WGC]. (SWARD MARINE, FAX DTD 29.5.98). - NM 2356/98. [WGD] POSN: 1256.269N, 4303.209E.
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973. PASSAGE LIMASSOL FOR KANDLA. GROUNDED AFTER HITTING A REEF, LATER ABANDONED. UNABLE TO BE REFLOATED, DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SIR MICHAEL wreck located?

The SIR MICHAEL wreck is located at coordinates 12 56.369 N,43 3.209 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR MICHAEL?

The seabed around the SIR MICHAEL lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SIR MICHAEL sink?

The SIR MICHAEL sank on Apr 15, 1998.

When was the wreck of the SIR MICHAEL discovered?

The wreck of the SIR MICHAEL was discovered in 1998.

What country did the SIR MICHAEL belong to?

The SIR MICHAEL belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SIR MICHAEL carrying?

The SIR MICHAEL was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the SIR MICHAEL?

The SIR MICHAEL had a tonnage of 12332 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIR MICHAEL?

The SIR MICHAEL is classified as a bulk carrier.

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