Sweet Waves Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sweet waves Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 27.517 N,35 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.458617
  • Longitude: 35.816667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWEET WAVES
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 80.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 995
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3305/74 24.1.83 SANK IN 342730N, 354900E APPROX. (LL). NCA. 22.10.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 1561. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

12.1.84 WHILE LAID UP AT TRIPOLI, THE VESSEL SANK AFTER BEING DAMAGED BY SHELL FIRE. SHE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD & LL 12.1.84).

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FAQ

Where is the SWEET WAVES wreck located?

The SWEET WAVES wreck is located at coordinates 34 27.517 N,35 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SWEET WAVES?

The seabed around the SWEET WAVES lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SWEET WAVES sink?

The SWEET WAVES sank on Nov 20, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SWEET WAVES discovered?

The wreck of the SWEET WAVES was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SWEET WAVES belong to?

The SWEET WAVES belonged to LB.

What was the tonnage of the SWEET WAVES?

The SWEET WAVES had a tonnage of 995 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWEET WAVES?

The SWEET WAVES is classified as a motor vessel.