Cedar Pride
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Mone
Dos was built in Gijon in SPain, and was launched in 1964
as a general cargo ship. She changed owners a few times
before she ended up in Lebanese ownership in the late
1970's. While at anchor in Aqaba harbor, she caught fire
in the engine room 2. August 1982. She was soon full
ablaze, and two men from the crew lost their lives in the
accident. Heavily damaged but still afloat, she was laid
up in the harbor of Aqaba for several years before she was
scuttled as an artificial reef and dive attraction 25.
November 1985. Rumors says that she was scuttled after
wishes from King Hussain in 1986, who wanted to attract
more tourism and diving. The wreck rest today on her port
side on a depth of 10 to 30 meter, about 150 meters from
shore outside Aqaba.
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