Safir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Safir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 47 N,34 24.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.783333
  • Longitude: 34.405000
Water Depth 1086 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAFIR
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 141.1 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 8932
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH479/350/01 22.9.89 STRANDED IN 275912N, 342612E. (LL, 13.9.89) REFLOATED BUT SANK 7M FROM POSN OF GROUNDING. (LL, 19.9.89) NCA, POSN 275300N, 343000E FOR FILING ONLY. HH479/350/01 5.10.89 POSN OF SINKING GIVEN AS 274700N, 342418E. (NAV WARNING 114/89) NCA, DEPTHS IN EXCESS OF 1000MTRS. HH479/350/01 11.4.90 POSN CONFIRMED. (EGYPTIAN NM 3/90) NFA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2001

Circumstances of loss

12.9.89 BUILT 1973 BY AUSTIN & PICKERSGILL LTD, SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FONDARENE OVERSEAS INC. RAN AGROUND 12.9.89 NEAR TIRAN ISLAND WHILE ON PASSAGE AQABA TO INDIA. WAS REFLOATED BY EGYPTIAN AUTHORITIES BUT LATER WAS REPORTED SUNK ABOUT 7M FROM GROUNDING LOCATION ON 18.9.89. CREW SAFE. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SAFIR wreck located?

The SAFIR wreck is located at coordinates 27 47 N,34 24.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAFIR?

The seabed around the SAFIR lies at approximately 1086 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SAFIR discovered?

The wreck of the SAFIR was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SAFIR belong to?

The SAFIR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SAFIR carrying?

The SAFIR was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the SAFIR?

The SAFIR had a tonnage of 8932 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAFIR?

The SAFIR is classified as a motor vessel.

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