Al Wafa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Al wafa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 31.143 N,30 43.938 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.519050
  • Longitude: 30.732300
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water Springs
Name AL WAFA
Type motor vessel
Flag SY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2526/83 6.8.84 GROUNDED IN 313100N, 304400E ON MUD & SAND BOTTOM, WITH ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT FORESEEN. (LL, 8.5.84, 21.6.84 & 12.7.84). INS AS STPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2024

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED NEAR ROSETTA WHILST ON PASSAGE LIMASSOL FOR ALEXANDRIA. ABANDONED BY CREW.

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FAQ

Where is the AL WAFA wreck located?

The AL WAFA wreck is located at coordinates 31 31.143 N,30 43.938 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL WAFA?

The seabed around the AL WAFA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the AL WAFA sink?

The AL WAFA sank on Nov 7, 1983.

When was the wreck of the AL WAFA discovered?

The wreck of the AL WAFA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the AL WAFA belong to?

The AL WAFA belonged to SY.

What type of wreck is the AL WAFA?

The AL WAFA is classified as a motor vessel.

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