Where is the NAFTILOS wreck located?

The NAFTILOS wreck is located at coordinates 21 27.467 N,39 8.933 E.

When did the NAFTILOS sink?

The NAFTILOS sank on Apr 17, 1968.

The wreck of the NAFTILOS was discovered in 1968.

The NAFTILOS had a tonnage of 2492 tons.

The NAFTILOS is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	lifted
Naftilos Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	21 27.467 N,39 8.933 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 21.457783 Longitude: 39.148883
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	NAFTILOS
Type	steam ship
Length	88.3 m
Width	13.4 m
Draught	6.1
Tonnage	2492
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 17, 1968
Original Detection Year	1968
Last Detection Year	1971
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H3179/60 29.9.68 DRIVEN ASHORE. (LL). H3179/60 29.9.68 STPA IN 212734N, 390854E. (W GERMAN NM 2729/68). - NM 1694/68. 12.2.70 STILL AGROUND. (LLOYDS, TELECON). H6259/68 16.6.70 REPORTED AS LYING WITH A SLIGHT LIST, VERY CONSPIC & GIVES GOOD RADAR ECHO IN 212728N, 390855E. (ROSTOCK NM 1065(2)/70). NCA. H6258/68 22.12.70 FIXED BY HSA/RADAR IN 212727.5N, 390854.5E. WK HEADING 223.5 WITH SLIGHT PORT LIST. (MS CHELKA, HN DTD 20.11.70). INS AS STF (FUNNEL). - NM 63/71. H6259/68 19.5.71 NOW IN 212728N, 390856E APPROX, BROKE ADRIFT ON 11/12.4 AND TOWED TO SAFE MOORING TO N OF MAIN CARGO WHARF. (MV LUCIGEN, HN 1/71). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 801/71. H6259/68 7.11.75 REPORTED IN 212922N, 390950E. (ENCLOSURE TO LTR FROM BRITISH EMBASSY, JEDDAH, DTD 20.10.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Mar 19, 2010

BUILT IN 1921. DRIVEN ASHORE BY A STRONG WIND. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 27.467 N,39 8.933 E

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