Nefeli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nefeli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 10.94 N,20 31.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.182333
  • Longitude: 20.532667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NEFELI
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 80.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1397
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH381/400/02 3.2.93 AGROUND 17M N OF PREVEZA & ABOUT 1M OFF THE COAST OF KASTROSYKIA. HULL CRACKED. VESSEL HAS LIST TO STBD & STERN HAS SUNK. (LL 291). NCA YET. 17.9.93 STILL AGROUND. MOST OF CARGO REMOVED. (LL 291). NCA YET. HH381/400/01 12.4.94 VESSEL SUNK, ONLY PART OF MAST OUT OF SEA. DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER IS NOW IN FOUR PIECES. STATED TO BE 16M NE OF PREVEZA. (LL 296). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY HANDEL & SCHPSB. MIJ KRAMER & BOOY N.V., KOOTSTERTILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEFELI SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE THESSALONIKA FOR MONFALCONE. GROUNDED ON A REEF WHILE SHELTERING FROM A STORM. ALL NINE CREW RESCUED. CARGO LATER RECOVERED IN LENGTHY OPERATION & VESSEL ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NEFELI wreck located?

The NEFELI wreck is located at coordinates 39 10.94 N,20 31.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEFELI?

The seabed around the NEFELI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the NEFELI sink?

The NEFELI sank on Jan 6, 1993.

When was the wreck of the NEFELI discovered?

The wreck of the NEFELI was discovered in 1993.

What country did the NEFELI belong to?

The NEFELI belonged to HN.

What cargo was the NEFELI carrying?

The NEFELI was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the NEFELI?

The NEFELI had a tonnage of 1397 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEFELI?

The NEFELI is classified as a carrier.

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