Apollonia V Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Apollonia v Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 48.175 N,3 5.028 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.802917
  • Longitude: 3.083800
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name APOLLONIA V
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 74.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2021

Surveying Details

H2296/84 12.3.84 SANK OFF ALGIERS ROADS. (LL 255). 80MTR WK SUNK IN NO 1 ANCHORAGE, 030DEGS, 1.5M FROM LT AT EXTREMITY OF JETEE NORD. (DIFRAP 0709 FEB'84). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. AWAIT FRENCH NM. H1272/83 24.4.84 WK, WITH MORE THAN 20MTRS LEAST DEPTH, IN 364812N, 030506E. (ALGERIAN NM 0304/84). CHART AS NDW. - NM 1185/84. H2296/84 4.6.84 NDW IN 364814N, 030512E. (FRENCH NM 84/17/37). NCA. 26.2.85 SHOWN AS NDW IN 364812.5N, 030510.75E ON FRENCH 5617. CHART IN 364813.9N, 030506.9E [EUR]. NE 2555. 20.3.89 SHOWN AS DW ON US 52243 [10TH EDN DEC'88]. RETAIN AS NDW, DUE TO SIZE OF VESSEL & DEPTH OF WATER. 31.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 3648.205N, 0305.056E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1962 BY SCHEEPSWERF 'DE WAAL' N.V., ZALTBOMMEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TIRRENIA MARITIME, SA. PASSAGE VOLOS FOR ALGIERS. SANK DUE TO VERY BAD WEATHER. FIVE CREW SAVED, THREE LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 2709/21

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FAQ

Where is the APOLLONIA V wreck located?

The APOLLONIA V wreck is located at coordinates 36 48.175 N,3 5.028 E.

How deep is the seabed around the APOLLONIA V?

The seabed around the APOLLONIA V lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the APOLLONIA V sink?

The APOLLONIA V sank on Feb 2, 1984.

When was the wreck of the APOLLONIA V discovered?

The wreck of the APOLLONIA V was discovered in 1984.

What country did the APOLLONIA V belong to?

The APOLLONIA V belonged to PA.

What cargo was the APOLLONIA V carrying?

The APOLLONIA V was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the APOLLONIA V?

The APOLLONIA V had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the APOLLONIA V?

The APOLLONIA V is classified as a motor vessel.

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