Archon Raphael Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Archon raphael Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 41.17 N,43 11.65 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.686167
  • Longitude: 43.194167
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCHON RAPHAEL
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4261/63 28.3.68 DW (MAST) IN 114106N, 431135E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. (PARIS NM 68 11 33). - NM 808/68. H4261/63 21.2.69 WK HAS NOW BROKEN IN TWO, THE BREAK BEING IMMEDIATELY ABAFT THE STRUCTURE. (LLOYDS VOL.195). H4261/63 17.2.70 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 1MTR, & BUOY DELETED. (PARIS NM 70 03 33). - NM 368/70. H4261/63 6.8.70 LEAST DEPTH NOW 5MTRS. (PARIS NM 70 29 22). BR STD. 21.2.77 POSN 114100N, 431136E. LEAST DEPTH 5 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). 13.10.99 SHOWN IN 1141.010N, 4311.570E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7520 [INT 7118] [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 262. HH471/400/03 13.4.00 NOW IN 1141.17N, 4311.65E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 00 13 44). - NM 1984/00.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

23.5.67 VESSEL, BUILT 1944, BY NEW ENGLAND SHIPBUILDING CORP., MAIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAN GABRIEL CIA. MAR., S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM SUNDERLAND FOR SHANGHAI. RAN AGROUND OFF MUSHA ISLAND ON 23.5.67. CARGO WAS UNLOADED & VESSEL REFLOATED & TOWED TO DJIBOUTI ON 17.6.67. WHILE ANCHORED 2.5M OFF MUSHA ISLAND LTHO, ON 27.2.68, SHE SANK AFTER DEVELOPING LEAK & BROKE IN TWO. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 11 41.17 N,43 11.65 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARCHON RAPHAEL wreck located?

The ARCHON RAPHAEL wreck is located at coordinates 11 41.17 N,43 11.65 E.

How deep is the ARCHON RAPHAEL and where exactly is it located?

The ARCHON RAPHAEL lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 11 41.17 N,43 11.65 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCHON RAPHAEL?

The seabed around the ARCHON RAPHAEL lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ARCHON RAPHAEL sink?

The ARCHON RAPHAEL sank on Feb 27, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ARCHON RAPHAEL discovered?

The wreck of the ARCHON RAPHAEL was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ARCHON RAPHAEL belong to?

The ARCHON RAPHAEL belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ARCHON RAPHAEL carrying?

The ARCHON RAPHAEL was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the ARCHON RAPHAEL?

The ARCHON RAPHAEL had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCHON RAPHAEL?

The ARCHON RAPHAEL is classified as a steam ship.

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