Nafisporos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nafisporos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 55.53 S,15 40.06 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -27.925500
  • Longitude: 15.667667
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAFISPOROS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 89.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1287
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2007

Surveying Details

25.7.69 25.7.69 STRANDED IN PA 2755.0S, 1540.0E. (LL 197). NCA. H2995/71 23.10.72 H2995/71 23.10.72 ST SHOWN ON SAN 111 [1972]. BR STD. 8.1.73 8.1.73 SHOWN AS ST IN 275530S, 154106E ON SAN 112 [REC'D 23.11.72]. WK NAMED ON CHART. H2211/70 5.11.70 H2211/70 5.11.70 GROUNDED ON THE SAND CLOSE S OF THE LOW CLIFFS IN CHAMAIS BAY. REMAINED UPRIGHT WITH UPPERWORKS INTACT FOR OVER A YEAR. IN SEPT 11970 HAS SPLIT FWD OF THE BRIDGE, FOREPART WAS NEARLY SUBMERGED, AFTERPART HAD MOVED NORTH ONTO THE ROCKS AT THE BASE OF THE CLIFFS. TWO MAST REMAINED STANDING. (SA PILOT VOL 2). 18.12.81 18.12.81 NOT SHOWN ON NC 632. STS.

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FAQ

Where is the NAFISPOROS wreck located?

The NAFISPOROS wreck is located at coordinates 27 55.53 S,15 40.06 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAFISPOROS?

The seabed around the NAFISPOROS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the NAFISPOROS sink?

The NAFISPOROS sank on Jul 5, 1969.

When was the wreck of the NAFISPOROS discovered?

The wreck of the NAFISPOROS was discovered in 1969.

What country did the NAFISPOROS belong to?

The NAFISPOROS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NAFISPOROS carrying?

The NAFISPOROS was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the NAFISPOROS?

The NAFISPOROS had a tonnage of 1287 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAFISPOROS?

The NAFISPOROS is classified as a carrier.

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