Ioannis Angelicoussis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ioannis angelicoussis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 32 S,10 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.533333
  • Longitude: 10.716667
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 236.2 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 17.1
Tonnage 35269
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.9.79 SANK IN 043200S, 104300E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.237). IN 1000MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA. SEP 2016/000091651 17.5.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7588 [ED2, COR 29.3.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROTHERHOOD CIA NAV SA. WHILST LOADING 220000-BARREL CARGO AT THE CABINDA GULF OIL COMPANY TERMINAL, MALONGO, EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE. WAS ABANDONED AND LATER TOWED OUT TO SEA WHERE FURTHER EXPLOSIONS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO LIST AND EVENTUALLY SINK NW OF POINTE NOIRE. LOSS OF LIFE OCCURED AND ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF OIL DISCHARGED DURING COURSE OF ACCIDENT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS wreck located?

The IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS wreck is located at coordinates 4 32 S,10 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS?

The seabed around the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS sink?

The IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS sank on Sep 4, 1979.

When was the wreck of the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS discovered?

The wreck of the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS belong to?

The IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS carrying?

The IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS?

The IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS had a tonnage of 35269 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS?

The IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS is classified as a tanker.

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