Mani Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
19 37.196 N,37 17.201 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.619933
  • Longitude: 37.286683
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANI
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2225/60 17.6.60 H2225/60 17.6.60 ST PA IN 193702N, 371720E. (US NM 2044/60). BR STD. H2225/60 19.2.62 H2225/60 19.2.62 ST LIES 299DEGS, 2.1C FROM WINGATE REEFS FL. LT. (PORT OFFICER, PORT SUDAN). - NM 233/62. H2862/65 28.4.71 H2862/65 28.4.71 PHOTO SUPPLIED SHOWS WHAT LOOKS LIKE A CAPSIZED HULL LYING NW/SE. (NAVAL ATTACHE, CAIRO HN DTD 24.3.71). H3885/72 17.8.72 H3885/72 17.8.72 REPD TO BE VESSEL 'MANI', PARTLY SALVAGED AFTER SINKING BUT STILL VERY MUCH IN EVIDENCE & CAN BE SEEN FROM 3M. (SUAKIN ARCHIPELAGO EXPEDITION, 1971). H5198/70 23.11.76 H5198/70 23.11.76 ST REPD IN 193709N, 371722E. (HAMBURG NM 3766/76). NCA. H4880/76 14.12.77 H4880/76 14.12.77 ST REPD IN 193714N, 371717E. (MS 'CITY OF CAPE TOWN', HN DTD 21.10.77). NCA. H3319/82 15.4.82 H3319/82 15.4.82 LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH ONLY SMALL SECTION OF HULL VISIBLE ABOVE SURFACE. EXCEPT FOR SOME MISSING PLATES ABOVE WATER, APPEARS TO BE INTACT IN 193710N, 371718E. PHOTO SUPPLIED. (HMS HERALD, HN DTD 2.3.82). BR STD. H4209/81 14.7.82 H4209/81 14.7.82 POSN REPD AS 336DEGS [T], 900FT FROM S WINGATE BN. FIXED BY SHIPS RADAR. (MV FORT MACLEOD, HN DTD 10.6.82). 25.1.85 25.1.85 WGC POSN: 193710N, 371711E. NC 3492. 15.3.88 15.3.88 SHOWN AS 3 ST IN 193720N, 371720E; 193711N, 371710E & 193709N, 371722E ON GERMAN NR 475 [FEB 1988 EDN]. NCA. 30.7.01 30.7.01 SHOWN AS 2 ST IN 1937.15N, 3717.20E & 1937.175N, 3717.267E [UND] ON RUSSIAN 45024 [SEP '00 EDN CORRECT TO 30.6.01]. NCA. 20.8.04 20.8.04 ST SHOWN IN 1937.196N, 3717.201E [WGD] ON PG 2311/2 (IMAGERY DTD 29.4.03). ONLY ONE WK SHOWN. NE 3492. 23.1.06 23.1.06 PHOTOPLOT PG 2311/2 POSN ARRIVED AT BY LOCAL FIT ON WHAT IS NOW KNOWN TO BE AN INACCURATE CHART. NE 3492. 5.9.06 SEP 2006378092 5.9.06 ST HAS GONE. (LT CDR FORESTER-BENNETT, VISIT TO PORT SUDAN, MARKED UP COPY OF BA 3492 & PHOTO). DELETE. - NM 4718/06.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2007
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 37.196 N,37 17.201 E
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FAQ

Where is the MANI wreck located?

The MANI wreck is located at coordinates 19 37.196 N,37 17.201 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANI?

The seabed around the MANI lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MANI discovered?

The wreck of the MANI was discovered in 1960.