Sinni Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sinni Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 21.246 N,9 45.256 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.354100
  • Longitude: 9.754267
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SINNI
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 84.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2018

Surveying Details

H2296/84 11.1.84 AGROUND ABOUT 0.5M OFF RAS ENGHELA, TUNISIA. REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED. (LLOYDS VOL.255). NCA YET. H2296/84 10.2.84 WK MASTS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. SALVAGE UNLIKELY. (MV 'BANDA SEA', HN DTD 13.1.84). CHART AS ST PA IN 372100N, 094500E. - NM 477/84. H2296/84 12.3.84 WK LIES IN 372056N, 094520E, ABOUT 3C N OF RAS ENGHELA. ALL UPPERWORKS AND PART OF HULL VISIBLE. (MV 'WANDERER', HN DTD 6.2.84). AMEND POSN TO 372056N, 094520E. BR STD. H2296/84 6.2.85 70 COILS RECOVERED DURING SALVAGE OPS, WHICH CONTINUE. WK HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. (LLOYDS VOL.258). H2296/84 21.2.85 POSN GIVEN AS 372109N, 094513E. WK COVERS & UNCOVERS. (BREST NM 85/02/41). NCA YET. H2296/84 24.5.85 TOTAL LOSS & WILL BE SCRAPPED. 50% OF CARGO RECOVERED. (LLOYDS VOL.260). NCA. SEP 2016/000027225 16.2.16 SHOWN AS ST WK IN 3721.165N, 0945.484E [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 4314_A1_1). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY STCZNIA GDANSKA IM LENINA, GDANSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FLATRA S N C DI ANTONIO PUGLIESE & C. PASSAGE TARANTO FOR TANGIER. RAN AGROUND OFF RAS ENGHELA. WK SUBSEQUENTLY COLLAPSED DURING BAD WEATHER. 50% OF CARGO RECOVERED. 11 CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SINNI wreck located?

The SINNI wreck is located at coordinates 37 21.246 N,9 45.256 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SINNI?

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

When did the SINNI sink?

The SINNI sank on Jan 4, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SINNI discovered?

The wreck of the SINNI was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SINNI belong to?

The SINNI belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SINNI carrying?

The SINNI was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SINNI?

The SINNI had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the SINNI?

The SINNI is classified as a motor vessel.

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