Delia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Delia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 15 N,17 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.250000
  • Longitude: -17.216667
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DELIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GR
Length 41.8 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 297
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4800/83 26.4.85 H4800/83 26.4.85 SANK IN 131500N, 171300W. (LL, 19.4.85). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1257/85.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 1997

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY MARINE INDUSTRIES LTD, SOREL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FIGRECO LTD. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF W AFRICAN COAST. CREW OF 18 ALL LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DELIA wreck located?

The DELIA wreck is located at coordinates 13 15 N,17 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DELIA?

The seabed around the DELIA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the DELIA sink?

The DELIA sank on Apr 12, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DELIA discovered?

The wreck of the DELIA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DELIA belong to?

The DELIA belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the DELIA?

The DELIA had a tonnage of 297 tons.

What type of wreck is the DELIA?

The DELIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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