Rapoca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Rapoca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 27 N,20 25.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.450000
  • Longitude: 20.426667
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAPOCA
Type roll on-roll off
Length 95.1 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1547
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2848/77 11.12.86 H2848/77 11.12.86 ASHORE ABOUT 28MILES E OF BENGHAZI. (LIBYAN MARINE DEPT, 1.11.86). POSN 322700N, 202536E. (LIBYAN MARINE DEPT, 2.11.86). ABOUT 30 MILES NE OF BENGHAZI SALVAGE ATTEMPTS STILL IN HAND. (LL 10.12.86). NCA YET. H2848/77 11.3.87 H2848/77 11.3.87 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (LL 15.1.87). INS AS STPA. - NM 926/87.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 1996

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY J J SEITAS, GMBH, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOSINJSKA PLAVIDBA. PASSAGE VENICE FOR BENGHAZI. TOOK IN WATER IN ENGINE ROOM DURING HEAVY WEATHER. HAD ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER UNSUCCESSFUL TOWING ATTEMPT, WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER WENT AGROUND. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RAPOCA wreck located?

The RAPOCA wreck is located at coordinates 32 27 N,20 25.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAPOCA?

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

When did the RAPOCA sink?

The RAPOCA sank on Oct 29, 1986.

When was the wreck of the RAPOCA discovered?

The wreck of the RAPOCA was discovered in 1986.

What cargo was the RAPOCA carrying?

The RAPOCA was carrying containers,vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the RAPOCA?

The RAPOCA had a tonnage of 1547 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAPOCA?

The RAPOCA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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