Nautila Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nautila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 34.82 N,9 25.49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.580333
  • Longitude: -9.424833
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUTILA
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 81.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2075
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 2003
Original Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/440/05 19.6.03 HH363/440/05 19.6.03 SANK IN 3834.9N, 0925.4W. (LL 13.6.03). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-LEANA '95, EX-CRANZ '90, EX-AROS OLYMPIC '81, EX-UTE WULFF '80, EX-GALWAY '79, EX-UTE WULFF '77, EX-AMERICAN APACHE '77. LAUNCHED AS UTE WULFF. BUILT IN 1974 BY J J SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MS NAUTILA SCHIFFAHRTSGES MBH & CO, HAMBURG. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 2000 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOR CASABLANCA. SANK FOLLOWING HUMAN ERROR REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER TANKS. CREW RECOVERED. CONTAINERS LOST OVERBOARD. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NAUTILA wreck located?

The NAUTILA wreck is located at coordinates 38 34.82 N,9 25.49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAUTILA?

The seabed around the NAUTILA lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the NAUTILA sink?

The NAUTILA sank on Jun 12, 2003.

When was the wreck of the NAUTILA discovered?

The wreck of the NAUTILA was discovered in 2003.

What country did the NAUTILA belong to?

The NAUTILA belonged to AG.

What cargo was the NAUTILA carrying?

The NAUTILA was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the NAUTILA?

The NAUTILA had a tonnage of 2075 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAUTILA?

The NAUTILA is classified as a carrier.

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