Bravo Nek Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bravo nek Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 32.006 N,35 43.544 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.533433
  • Longitude: 35.725733
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAVO NEK
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 143.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12
Tonnage 8813
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H3305/74 19.1.82 DW EXISTS IN 353212N, 354303E. IT IS UNMARKED, UNLIT & NOT VISIBLE. (SIGNAL DTD 6.1.82). INS AS DWPA. - NM 158/82. H3305/74 29.1.82 POSN GIVEN AS 353212N, 354330E. (NAVAREA 111 026/82). AWAIT FURTHER. H2274/82 8.2.82 REPD TO HAVE SUNK APPROX 264DEG, 1.8M FROM G FAIRWAY BUOY. (J.2005/02/82). GIVES POSN 353138N, 354306E. NCA YET. H3845/68 2.3.82 REPEAT OF NAVAREA 111 026/82. (HAGUE NM 437(P)/82). NCA. H3305/74 19.4.82 AMEND POSN TO 353200N, 354327E. AREA 500MTRS AROUND WK REFERRED TO AS DANGER ZONE. (BREST NM 13/34/82). - NM 1104/82. H2274/82 6.5.82 REPD TO BE MARKED BY G & R SPAR BUOYS. (J.2005/02/82). NCA YET. H3305/74 3.6.82 REPD IN 353202N, 354327E, WITH LEAST DEPTH OF 12.8MTRS. MARKED AT BOW WITH ISOL DANGER BUOY & NEAR CENTRE WITH ISOL DANGER BUOY, FL. (HAGUE NM 1792(P)/82). NCA YET. H3305/74 14.6.82 WK 12.8MTRS IN 353202N, 354327E, MARKED BY ISOL DANGER BUOYS CLOSE E & W, & ISOL DANGER BUOY, FL CLOSE N. (CADIZ NM 733/82). - NM 1560/82. H2406/79 26.5.83 SPAR BUOYS REPD REMOVED. ISO DANGER BUOY, FL ONLY REMAINING. (CRESTBANK HN). NCA YET. 28.6.88 DW SHOWN IN 353115N, 354330E ON US 54480. POSSIBLY A FURTHER POSN FOR THIS WK. NCA.. 26.9.89 WK 12.8MTRS SHOWN IN 353201N, 354332E, MARKED BY ISOL DANGER LT BUOY CLOSE NE (BUOY REMOVED BY US NM 27/89), DW IN 353156N, 354334E & DW PA IN 353124N, 354326E SHOWN ON US 56048 [1ST EDN, AUG'86, CORR TO WK 27/89]. PROBABLY ALL REFER TO SAME WK. NCA. 8.2.90 RESTRICTED AREA, RADIUS 250MTRS, SHOWN CENTRED ON WK ON RUSSIAN 36230 [1989 EDN]. BR STD. 1.2.99 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS IN 3532.033N, 3543.580E [UND] ON FRENCH 7513 [1998 EDN - INT 3669]. NC 1579.
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRAVO NEK SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE FROM GYDINIA. SANK FOLLOWING MULTIPLE COLLISION WITH CHINESE MV WU MEN AND THE BRITISH M BULK CARRIER FORT YALE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BRAVO NEK wreck located?

The BRAVO NEK wreck is located at coordinates 35 32.006 N,35 43.544 E.

How deep is the BRAVO NEK and where exactly is it located?

The BRAVO NEK lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 35 32.006 N,35 43.544 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAVO NEK?

The seabed around the BRAVO NEK lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the BRAVO NEK sink?

The BRAVO NEK sank on Dec 27, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BRAVO NEK discovered?

The wreck of the BRAVO NEK was discovered in 1982.

What country did the BRAVO NEK belong to?

The BRAVO NEK belonged to GR.

What cargo was the BRAVO NEK carrying?

The BRAVO NEK was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the BRAVO NEK?

The BRAVO NEK had a tonnage of 8813 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAVO NEK?

The BRAVO NEK is classified as a motor vessel.

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