Anja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Anja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 0.18 N,9 15.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.003000
  • Longitude: -9.264000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANJA
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 96.7 m
Width 16.1 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 3534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH359/350/01 22.3.91 HH359/350/01 22.3.91 AGROUND AT NEMINA BEACH, S OF CABO TORINANA, NEAR CORCUBION. LATER BROKE IN TWO & SANK. TUGS SEARCHING AREA REPORTED NO TRACE OF THE VESSEL. (LL 2, 4.3.91). NCA, POSN 430015N, 091545W [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL EX- ANGELICA SCHULTE [1987], BUILT 1972 BY A VUYK & ZONEN'S SCHSWN, N.V., CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRADEPORTS MARINE LTD. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF NEMINA BEACH NEAR CORCUBION FOLLOWING ENGINE BEAKDOWN WHILE ON PASSAGE GABES, TUNISIA FOR ROUEN. CREW OF 16 RESCUED. VESSEL SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE ON TWO AND SANK. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ANJA wreck located?

The ANJA wreck is located at coordinates 43 0.18 N,9 15.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANJA?

The seabed around the ANJA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ANJA sink?

The ANJA sank on Feb 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ANJA discovered?

The wreck of the ANJA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ANJA belong to?

The ANJA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ANJA carrying?

The ANJA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ANJA?

The ANJA had a tonnage of 3534 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANJA?

The ANJA is classified as a bulk carrier.