Nimos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nimos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 29.433 N,37 23.477 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.490550
  • Longitude: 37.391283
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIMOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 97.2 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 8.9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2095
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1978
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2009

Surveying Details

28.3.78 28.3.78 MV 'NIMOS' GROUNDED AT TOWARTIT ANCHORAGE, 14MS SE OF PORT SUDAN IN 192900N, 372300E. (LLOYDS VOL.232). 29.3.78 29.3.78 VESSEL LISTING 10DEGS. NOS.1 & 2 HOLDS FLOODED TO DEPTH 1.5MTRS. TUG TRYING TO REFLOAT. (LLOYDS VOL.232). 3.4.78 3.4.78 VESSEL FIRMLY AGROUND OVER WHOLE LENGTH, REFLOATING UNLIKELY. (LLOYDS VOL.232). 19.4.78 19.4.78 VESSEL AGROUND ON HARD UNEVEN CORAL, SALVAGE OF CARS INTENDED WHEN WEATHER MODERATES. (LLOYDS VOL.232). 3.6.78 3.6.78 SALVAGE UNECONOMICAL, VESSEL CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.232). H3983/71 9.6.78 H3983/71 9.6.78 WK REPD AS CONSPIC IN 192924N, 372306E. (MV 'ADVENTURER' HN, DTD 15.4.78). INS AS ST CONSPIC. - NM 1402/78. H4880/76 27.9.78 H4880/76 27.9.78 REPD IN 192912N, 372324E, APPEARS TO BE AT ANCHOR WITH BOW POINTING TOWARDS PORT SUDAN HR ENTRANCE. (ROSTOCK NM (24)/78). H4880/76 25.7.80 H4880/76 25.7.80 REPD AS CONSPIC & GOOD RADAR CONTACT IN 192945N, 372354E. ('ESSO SCOTIA', HN). H3319/82 15.4.82 H3319/82 15.4.82 POSN OF WK IS 192926N 372335E. CONFIRMED AS CONSPIC & GOOD RADAR CONTACT. PHOTO SHOWS VESSEL STILL ALMOST COMPLETE. (HMS HERALD, 17.3.82). BR STD. 28.1.85 28.1.85 WGC POSN: 192926N, 372328E. NC 3492. 12.1.06 12.1.06 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC AND RADAR CONSPIC. NE 3492. 14.1.09 SEP 2009/000001429 14.1.09 NOT SHOWN ON PHOTOPLOT PG2466 [DTD 12.08, 1:50,000, QUICKBIRD]. DELETE. - NM 898/09.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1950 BY C.R.D. ADRIATICO, TREISTE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHAVIANIX SA. ON PASSAGE FROM JEDDAH FOR PORT SUDAN. WENT AGROUND OUTSIDE PORT SUDAN IN ROUGH WEATHER. ABANDONED AS CTL. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NIMOS wreck located?

The NIMOS wreck is located at coordinates 19 29.433 N,37 23.477 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIMOS?

The seabed around the NIMOS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NIMOS sink?

The NIMOS sank on Mar 21, 1978.

When was the wreck of the NIMOS discovered?

The wreck of the NIMOS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the NIMOS belong to?

The NIMOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NIMOS carrying?

The NIMOS was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the NIMOS?

The NIMOS had a tonnage of 2095 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIMOS?

The NIMOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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