Sylvia Vii Wreck

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Sylvia vii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 17.052 N,6 39.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.284200
  • Longitude: -6.665000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SYLVIA VII
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 82 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1454
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.1.77 AGROUND APPROX 2M N OF MEHDIYA, BROKEN IN TWO. (LL, 18 & 22.1.77). 22.2.77 VESSEL SOLD TO MAROC METAUX OF CASABLANCA. (LLOYDS VOL 227). H5066/70 30.3.77 NEW WK OF SMALL COASTER, TYPE VESSEL, ABOUT 2500 METRIC TONS, WITH MASTS & WHITE AFT ACCOMODATION SHOWING ABOVE WATER, IS CONSPIC IN 341718N, 063957W APPROX. (MV CORATO HN DTD FEB'77). INS AS STPA CONSPIC. - NM 858/77. 5.8.87 MERCHICH DATUM POSN - 341716N, 063957.5W. NC 1912. 20.6.90 STATED THAT DEMOLITION PROVIDED IMPOSSIBLE AS MAIN DECK BECAME COVERED IN SAND AT LW. (MSD) 20.2.06 BA 1912, PLAN E [RIO SEBOU] AMENDED TO [UND]. - NM 754/06. 20.2.06 SHOWN AS STPA IN 3417.261N, 0639.987W [UND] ON BA 1912 [PLAN E: RIO SEBOU, EDN 2 DTD 16.9.04]. 8.2.10 SHOWN IN 3417.111N, 0639.864W [WGD] ON BA 1912 [EDN 3 DTD 26.2.09]. SEP 2013/000229239 21.10.13 NOW OBSTN PA. (FRENCH NM 42/137/13). 16.11.16 SHOWN AS OBSTN(PA) IN 3417.052N, 0639.900W [WGD] ON FR377020. (EDN 2.5, DTD 17.10.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFS GES, FELENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LLSS BY BY BV SCHEEPVAART EN EXPERTISEKANTOOR J DIJKSTRA. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR CASABLANCA. RAN AGROUND 2M N OF MEHDIYA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SYLVIA VII wreck located?

The SYLVIA VII wreck is located at coordinates 34 17.052 N,6 39.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SYLVIA VII?

The seabed around the SYLVIA VII lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SYLVIA VII sink?

The SYLVIA VII sank on Jan 16, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SYLVIA VII discovered?

The wreck of the SYLVIA VII was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SYLVIA VII belong to?

The SYLVIA VII belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SYLVIA VII carrying?

The SYLVIA VII was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the SYLVIA VII?

The SYLVIA VII had a tonnage of 1454 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYLVIA VII?

The SYLVIA VII is classified as a motor vessel.

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