Youssef Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Youssef Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 24.741 N,26 46.926 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.412350
  • Longitude: 26.782100
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name YOUSSEF
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Tonnage 500
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2209/66 20.6.75 WK IN 402524N, 264630E APPROX, BOW STILL AFLOAT. (ISTANBUL NM 49/75). - NM 1406/75. 3.9.75 WK IN 402430N, 264642E (HAMBURG NM 2543/75). NCA. H2209/66 15.10.76 DW (MAST) IN 402448N, 264648E. (ISTANBUL NM 141/76). BR STD. 9.9.91 DW SHOWN IN 402448N, 264654E [EUR] ON TURKISH 295 [EDN'88]. BR STD. 4.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4024.741N, 2646.926.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CONSTANTZA FOR BEIRUT. COLLISION WITH MV `ACHILLE LAURO' OFF MARMARA ENTRANCE IN CANAKKALE BOGAZI, SANK IMMEDIATELY. (LL 220)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 24.741 N,26 46.926 E
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FAQ

Where is the YOUSSEF wreck located?

The YOUSSEF wreck is located at coordinates 40 24.741 N,26 46.926 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YOUSSEF?

The seabed around the YOUSSEF lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the YOUSSEF sink?

The YOUSSEF sank on Apr 28, 1975.

When was the wreck of the YOUSSEF discovered?

The wreck of the YOUSSEF was discovered in 1975.

What country did the YOUSSEF belong to?

The YOUSSEF belonged to LB.

What cargo was the YOUSSEF carrying?

The YOUSSEF was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the YOUSSEF?

The YOUSSEF had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the YOUSSEF?

The YOUSSEF is classified as a motor vessel.

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