Nagisa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nagisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 59.8 N,42 50.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.996667
  • Longitude: 42.849833
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAGISA
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 96 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2576
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2003

Surveying Details

H3652/73 25.5.77 H3652/73 25.5.77 ST IN 145948N, 425100E. (BREST NM 19 42 77). - NM 1340/77. H3652/73 21.6.77 H3652/73 21.6.77 REPD TO BE IN 145936N, 425105E. (MV LONDON CITIZEN HN DTD 30.5.77). NCA. H4578/75 8.2.79 H4578/75 8.2.79 ST WK STATED TO BE CONSPIC. (OCEAN FLEET PORT INFO JAN 1979). - NM 438/79. H3802/70 22.3.79 H3802/70 22.3.79 ST REPD IN 150006N, 425242E APPROX. PRESUMABLY THIS WK. (J/2003/6/79 DTD 19.3.79). NCA. H4156/81 25.8.81 H4156/81 25.8.81 REPD AS AN UPTURNED HULL. (HMS NEWCASTLE HN MAR 1981). NCA. H4067/81 2.4.82 H4067/81 2.4.82 WK SIGHTED BUT NOT EXAMINED OR FIXED. (HMS HERALD HI 64/81 APP. D DTD 31/10/81). 22.3.84 22.3.84 INS ST (CONSPIC) IN 145948N, 425100E [WGC]. NC 542. H6690/82 25.2.85 H6690/82 25.2.85 REPD AS NOT VERY CONSPIC. (MV WESTERN VALLEY HN DTD 9.1.85). DELETE LEGEND 'CONSPIC'. - NM 684/85. H3555/80 16.4.85 H3555/80 16.4.85 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HAMBURG NM 1188/85, SHIP REPORT). NCA YET. 4.9.86 4.9.86 CHART AS ST. NC 143. H1273/88 14.11.88 H1273/88 14.11.88 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 7099 [1988 EDN]. G/S. 28.8.92 28.8.92 WGD POSN: 1459.800N, 4250.990E. NE 542.

Circumstances of loss

8.6.76 VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY FUJINAGATA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA, WAS ANCHORER IN HODEIDAH OUTER HBR, AWAITING ORDERS TO SAIL TO ADEN WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT IN HOLD ON 8.6.76. AFTER BURNING FOR 2 DAYS, VESSEL WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND TOWED OUT 12M AND BEACHED. BURNED UNTIL TOTALLY GUTTED. CAPSIZED 15.10.76. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHOWA LEASING CO. LTD. CARGO INCLUDED TOBACCO, CLOTH, ASBESTOS HEETS AND DIESEL ENGINES. (MSD)

General Comments

CAPSIZED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 59.8 N,42 50.99 E
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FAQ

Where is the NAGISA wreck located?

The NAGISA wreck is located at coordinates 14 59.8 N,42 50.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAGISA?

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

When did the NAGISA sink?

The NAGISA sank on Oct 15, 1976.

When was the wreck of the NAGISA discovered?

The wreck of the NAGISA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the NAGISA belong to?

The NAGISA belonged to JP.

What cargo was the NAGISA carrying?

The NAGISA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NAGISA?

The NAGISA had a tonnage of 2576 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAGISA?

The NAGISA is classified as a motor vessel.

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