Nektarios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nektarios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 37.885 N,43 25.942 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.631417
  • Longitude: 43.432367
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEKTARIOS
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 83.2 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1531
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1978
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H4406/72 22.6.78 H4406/72 22.6.78 ST LIES IN 123754N, 432606E APPROX. (MV CITY OF LICHFIELD & HMS HECATE). - NM 1538/78. H4406/72 14.8.78 H4406/72 14.8.78 POSN STATED AS 0.8M SW OF AZALEA PT. (MV HIJAZ HN 1/78 DTD 16.7.78). GIVES POSN 123742N, 432554E. NCA. H4406/72 14.8.78 H4406/72 14.8.78 STATED AS LYING IN 123748N, 432600E. (BREST NM 78 29 49). NCA. H2777/69 25.8.78 H2777/69 25.8.78 REPORTED STILL AGROUND ON 4 JULY 1978. (MV JUMAIRAH HN 2/78 DTD 4.7.78). NCA. 30.10.78 30.10.78 VESSEL HAS BEEN ABANDONED, OWNERS NO LONGER INTERESTED. (LL, 31.10.78). H2777/69 14.11.78 H2777/69 14.11.78 A WK LIES AT THE S END OF PERIM ISLAND IN 123748N, 432600E. (ROSTOK NM 1407/78). H5202/78 26.10.81 H5202/78 26.10.81 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 123740N, 432552E. (BREST NM 81 41 47). NCA. H5202/78 2.3.82 H5202/78 2.3.82 ST LIES IN 123749N, 432556.5E. (MV ANCO CHALLENGER HN 4/82). - NM 656/82. H5202/78 22.7.85 H5202/78 22.7.85 CHARTED POSN CONFIRMED BY PHOTO. WK STILL APPARENTLY INTACT ON 18/20.3.85. (SHIPPING REPORT). HH479/800/01 4.12.01 HH479/800/01 4.12.01 WK CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED ON JNICO PHOTOS DTD MAY'94-APR'95. RETAIN AS CHARTED ST, BUT REFERENCE TO WK REMOVED FROM SD. 9.2.02 9.2.02 WGD POSN: 1237.885N, 04325.942E. NC 452.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2002

Circumstances of loss

17.4.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1947 BY HENRY ROBB, LTD, LEITH, RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT S TIP OF PERIM ISLAND, WHILE ON PASSAGE MOMBASA FOR GREECE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOUTOURADA SHIPPING CO. LTD., VESSEL WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED AND ABANDONED BY 16 MAN CREW AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 17.4.78 & MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 37.885 N,43 25.942 E
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FAQ

Where is the NEKTARIOS wreck located?

The NEKTARIOS wreck is located at coordinates 12 37.885 N,43 25.942 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEKTARIOS?

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

When did the NEKTARIOS sink?

The NEKTARIOS sank on Apr 16, 1978.

When was the wreck of the NEKTARIOS discovered?

The wreck of the NEKTARIOS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the NEKTARIOS belong to?

The NEKTARIOS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the NEKTARIOS carrying?

The NEKTARIOS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NEKTARIOS?

The NEKTARIOS had a tonnage of 1531 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEKTARIOS?

The NEKTARIOS is classified as a motor vessel.