Zafiris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zafiris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.305 N,4 54.168 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.638417
  • Longitude: -4.902800
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZAFIRIS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 90.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 1600
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2013

Surveying Details

H1995/55 18.12.65 H1995/55 18.12.65 ASHORE IN 543830N, 045500W. (LL). 31.3.69 31.3.69 BEING SALVAGED IN SLOW TIME. TOPS OF MASTS SHOW AT LW. (PORTPATRICK CG, MAR 1969). INS AS DW IN 543827N, 045500W. BR STD. H1285/82/226 21.10.82 H1285/82/226 21.10.82 CORRECT POSN IS 543822N, 045400W [OGB]. DIVED THIS WK MANY TIMES. (P C MILLER, 18.10.82). NCA YET. H1285/82/226 12.11.82 H1285/82/226 12.11.82 LIES IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS WITH HEIGHT OF 3MTRS. NO DANGER TO INSHORE CRAFT. (P C MILLER, 6.11.82). AMEND TO WK 5MTRS IN 543818N, 045406. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5438.305N, 0454.168W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY A/B LINDHOLMENS VARV, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BELFAST. RAN AGROUND DURING FOGGY WEATHER. BADLY HOLED AND AWASH, WAS ABANDONED AS CTL. ONE MAN LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ZAFIRIS wreck located?

The ZAFIRIS wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.305 N,4 54.168 W.

How deep is the ZAFIRIS and where exactly is it located?

The ZAFIRIS lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.305 N,4 54.168 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAFIRIS?

The seabed around the ZAFIRIS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ZAFIRIS sink?

The ZAFIRIS sank on Dec 17, 1965.

When was the wreck of the ZAFIRIS discovered?

The wreck of the ZAFIRIS was discovered in 1965.

What country did the ZAFIRIS belong to?

The ZAFIRIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ZAFIRIS carrying?

The ZAFIRIS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ZAFIRIS?

The ZAFIRIS had a tonnage of 1600 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZAFIRIS?

The ZAFIRIS is classified as a carrier.

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