Farsas Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Farsas ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 39.225 N,33 2.452 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.653750
  • Longitude: 33.040867
Wreck Depth 13.57 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARSAS II
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 57 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 479
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4357/71 9.11.81 SANK IN GEN DEPTH 10-11FMS. CONTAINER OF WHISKY RECOVERED AND EFFORTS BEING MADE TO RECOVER REMAINING 3 CONTAINERS. (LL, 5.11.81). NCA. H4357/71 11.12.81 ALL FOUR CONTAINERS RECOVERED. (LL, 3.12.81). NCA YET. H4357/71 22.1.82 SANK IN 343857N, 330225E. (LL, 13.1.82). INS AS DW. - NM 314/82. H2593/82 29.7.87 WK LIES 067.5DEG, 7.5C FROM B'WTR LT. REPD TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH OF 11MTRS OVER IT. (FLEET PORT GUIDE, NOV '86). NCA YET. HH395/979/01 18.2.91 WK IN 343910N, 330215E [WGD]. STATED LOCALLY TO HAVE 18MTRS CLEARANCE. (HMS CARDIFF, 4.7.90). AMEND TO WK 18MTRS. NC 839. HH395/420/01 15.7.92 WK MARKED BY SPERICAL BUOY. (MV ALEXA, HN 23.6.92). NCA YET. HH395/421/04 30.3.06 CONFIRMED AS NOT BEING MARKED BY BUOY. (CYPRUS PORT AUTHORITY, LTD DTD 6.3.06). NCA. SEP 2007/000017466 15.3.07 SUBSTITUTE WK 18MTRS FOR WK 14MTRS IN 3439.2296N, 3302.4544E [WGD]. (CYPRUS PORTS AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 7.3.07). COULD REFER TO THIS WK. WAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2007/000020994 23.3.07 CONFIRMED AS NOW BEING WK 14MTRS IN 3439.230N, 3302.454E [WGD]. (LIMASSOL PORT MANAGER, EMAIL DTD 20.3.07). AMEND WK 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1871/07. SEP 2014/000038010 14.3.14 DEPTH 12.7MTRS SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON DEPT OF LANDS AND SURVEYS (CYPRUS) SURVEY DTD 22.11.12. AMEND WK 12.7MTRS. - NM 1502/14. SEP 2024/000147417 30.5.24 WK IN POSN 3439.225N 3302.452E SHOWN ON DEPT OF LANDS AND SURVEYS (CYPRUS) SURVEY DTD 16.05.24.
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK ON LEAVING HARBOUR IN CALM WEATHER AT START OF PASSAGE TO ALEXANDRIA. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 39.225 N,33 2.452 E
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FAQ

Where is the FARSAS II wreck located?

The FARSAS II wreck is located at coordinates 34 39.225 N,33 2.452 E.

How deep is the FARSAS II and where exactly is it located?

The FARSAS II lies at a depth of about 13.57 meters and is located at coordinates 34 39.225 N,33 2.452 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FARSAS II?

The seabed around the FARSAS II lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the FARSAS II sink?

The FARSAS II sank on Oct 28, 1981.

When was the wreck of the FARSAS II discovered?

The wreck of the FARSAS II was discovered in 1981.

What country did the FARSAS II belong to?

The FARSAS II belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FARSAS II carrying?

The FARSAS II was carrying construction materials,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the FARSAS II?

The FARSAS II had a tonnage of 479 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARSAS II?

The FARSAS II is classified as a motor vessel.

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