Ioannis Fafalios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ioannis fafalios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.065 N,1 53.728 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.134417
  • Longitude: -1.895467
Wreck Depth 49.8 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IOANNIS FAFALIOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 98.6 m
Width 14.4 m
Sonar Length 114
Sonar Width 36
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 65
Tonnage 3125
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Surveying Details

1945 SONAR CONTACT IN 500800N, 015300W [POSN +/- 2000YDS]. (AUBD 304/99). H03504/51 24.7.51 WK DIVED ON IN 500742N, 015348W [OGB]. FOUND TO BE A COASTAL SS, BROKEN INTO AT LEAST TWO PARTS AND COVERED WITH BARNACLES. LENGTH 320-340FT, HT 27-40FT. LIES 250/070DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). CHART AS NDW. SQ. DATE. 23.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 4.6.82 NOW CHARTED AS USC 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2450. 28.2.90 SHOWN AS USC 40MTRS IN 500748N, 015348W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. (FR WK NO 18101021 [AUTHORITY:- BRITISH HYDRO SERVICE]). NCA. HH090/588/01 3.11.93 EXAM'D 19.6.93 IN 500803.9N, 015343.7W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.8 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 9.3MTRS, LENGTH 114MTRS, BREADTH 36MTRS. LARGE WK , APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO AND LYING 065/245DEGS. GOOD SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (NP 1008, HI 588). CHART AS WK 49.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4010/93. 16.11.98 [EUR] POSN: 500807N, 015338.5W. NC 2613. 2.2.07 THIS IS IOANNIS FAFALIOS. STANDS 8MTR HIGH IN 62MTRS ON HARD SEABED COVERED WITH SHINGLE. IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS).

Circumstances of loss

EX-BITINIA. BUILT IN 1900 BY JOHN REDHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S & D FAFALIOS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HUEVLA FOR DUNKIRK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RFA BACCUS IN THICK FOG. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the IOANNIS FAFALIOS wreck located?

The IOANNIS FAFALIOS wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.065 N,1 53.728 W.

How deep is the IOANNIS FAFALIOS and where exactly is it located?

The IOANNIS FAFALIOS lies at a depth of about 49.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.065 N,1 53.728 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IOANNIS FAFALIOS?

The seabed around the IOANNIS FAFALIOS lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the IOANNIS FAFALIOS discovered?

The wreck of the IOANNIS FAFALIOS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the IOANNIS FAFALIOS belong to?

The IOANNIS FAFALIOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IOANNIS FAFALIOS carrying?

The IOANNIS FAFALIOS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the IOANNIS FAFALIOS?

The IOANNIS FAFALIOS had a tonnage of 3125 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOANNIS FAFALIOS?

The IOANNIS FAFALIOS is classified as a steam ship.

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