Nawras Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Nawras Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
19 37 N,37 13.61 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.616667
  • Longitude: 37.226833
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAWRAS
Type launch
Flag SA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH479/350/01 5.2.90 HH479/350/01 5.2.90 SANK ON GEN DEPTH 45FT OFF TUG JETTY. (LL, 22.1.90) SANK IN 193700N, 371336E. (LL, 25.1.90) NCA YET. HH479/350/01 20.3.90 HH479/350/01 20.3.90 SANK INSIDE PORT AND FOULING PORT BERTHS. CONTRACT FOR REFLOATING SIGNED. (LL, 9.2.90) NCA. HH479/350/01 30.7.90 HH479/350/01 30.7.90 REFLOATED 1.5.90. (LL, 10.7.90) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2007

Circumstances of loss

15.1.90 WAS ALONGSIDE M OIL/CHEM TANKER RAAD AL-BAKRY VIII WHEN THAT VESSEL EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION ON 15.1.90. WAS DAMAGED AND LATER SANK. (LL, 22.1.90)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 37 N,37 13.61 E
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FAQ

Where is the NAWRAS wreck located?

The NAWRAS wreck is located at coordinates 19 37 N,37 13.61 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAWRAS?

The seabed around the NAWRAS lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NAWRAS discovered?

The wreck of the NAWRAS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the NAWRAS belong to?

The NAWRAS belonged to SA.

What type of wreck is the NAWRAS?

The NAWRAS is classified as a launch.