Adelfotis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Adelfotis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 47.75 S,19 38.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.795833
  • Longitude: 19.641667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADELFOTIS
Type steam ship
Flag CR
Length 88.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 2310
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1956
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.9.72 18.9.72 WRECK IN 344745S, 193830E NEAR QUOIN POINT. (TELE/COM LLOYDS 3.3.75). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- MONICA SEED, EX- TOVELIL & EX- AGELES. BUILT IN 1925 BY NEW WATERWAY S.B CO. WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 250NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AGELEF SHIPPING CO. S.A. PASSAGE BREMERHAVEN FOR BOMBAY. WENT ASHORE IN FOG NEAR QUOIN POINT & BROKE HER BACK. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (DODS & LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the ADELFOTIS wreck located?

The ADELFOTIS wreck is located at coordinates 34 47.75 S,19 38.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADELFOTIS?

The seabed around the ADELFOTIS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ADELFOTIS sink?

The ADELFOTIS sank on Dec 30, 1956.

When was the wreck of the ADELFOTIS discovered?

The wreck of the ADELFOTIS was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ADELFOTIS belong to?

The ADELFOTIS belonged to CR.

What cargo was the ADELFOTIS carrying?

The ADELFOTIS was carrying chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the ADELFOTIS?

The ADELFOTIS had a tonnage of 2310 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADELFOTIS?

The ADELFOTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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