Wesemunde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wesemunde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 32 N,34 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.533333
  • Longitude: 34.966667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESEMUNDE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 134.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3139
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.5.82 SANK AT ANCHOR OFF AQABA IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (LL, 7,8, & 25.5.82). POSN 293200N, 345800E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY BREMER VULKAN VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARQUIS CIA NAV, SA. SANK AT ANCHOR AT AQABA FOLLOWING AN ENGINE ROOM FIRE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WESEMUNDE wreck located?

The WESEMUNDE wreck is located at coordinates 29 32 N,34 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESEMUNDE?

The seabed around the WESEMUNDE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the WESEMUNDE sink?

The WESEMUNDE sank on May 6, 1982.

When was the wreck of the WESEMUNDE discovered?

The wreck of the WESEMUNDE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the WESEMUNDE belong to?

The WESEMUNDE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the WESEMUNDE carrying?

The WESEMUNDE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the WESEMUNDE?

The WESEMUNDE had a tonnage of 3139 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESEMUNDE?

The WESEMUNDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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