Nefeli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Nefeli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.035 N,5 43.058 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.067250
  • Longitude: -5.717633
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEFELI
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Tonnage 1424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 1999

Surveying Details

STRANDED AT FOOT OF CLIFFS AT FIRST & LAST HOUSE, DOLLAR COVE, LANDS END. (LL 210). POSN APPROX 500400N, 054300W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 17.11.72 17.11.72 DECLARED CTL & SOLD TO OCEAN TOWAGE CO LTD. (LL 210). NCA. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 SALVAGED BY CRANE FROM THE CLIFFS. OPERATIONS COMPLETED AUGUST 1977. 2 SMALL PIECES (1 X 3 X 0.5M) REMAIN. (HMS FOX, HI 43/77). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 11.5.09 EXAM'D 7.08 IN 5004.018N, 0543.046W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.18 IN GEN DEPTH 4.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14.6MTRS, WIDTH 6.6MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. LIES 139/319 DEGS. BOW OR STERN SECTION. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). ORIGINAL REPORT INDICATED STRANDING AT FOOT OF CLIFFS. CONSIDERED TO BE OFFSHORE ROCKS. NCA. 9.1.12 9.1.12 NOT LOCATED 21.11.10 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX- OSBORNE QUEEN. BUILT IN 1957 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD CO, LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAFELI SHIPPING CO, LTD. OIL EINGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR ANTWERP. HOLED BOTTOM & RUDDER LOST OFF WHEN SHE STRUCK ROCKS IN THICK FOG DUE TO RADAR BEING PUT OUT OF ACTION BY FIRE. STRANDED AT FOOT OF CLIFFS AT FIRST & LAST HOUSE, DOLLAR COVE, LANDS END & SAT ON TOP OF WK OF LA VARENNE. ABANDONED, ALL CREW SAFE. SOLD TO OCEAN TOWAGE AND SALVAGE CO LTD FOR SCRAP BUT WENT TO PIECES IN A FEW DAYS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NEFELI wreck located?

The NEFELI wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.035 N,5 43.058 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEFELI?

The seabed around the NEFELI lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the NEFELI sink?

The NEFELI sank on Nov 5, 1972.

When was the wreck of the NEFELI discovered?

The wreck of the NEFELI was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NEFELI belong to?

The NEFELI belonged to CY.

What cargo was the NEFELI carrying?

The NEFELI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NEFELI?

The NEFELI had a tonnage of 1424 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEFELI?

The NEFELI is classified as a motor vessel.

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