Naftilos Wreck

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
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2010

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.

Circumstances of loss

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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FAQ

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.

When was the wreck of the NAFTILOS discovered?

The wreck of the NAFTILOS was discovered in 1968.

What was the tonnage of the NAFTILOS?

The NAFTILOS had a tonnage of 2492 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAFTILOS?

The NAFTILOS is classified as a steam ship.

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