Else Reith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Else reith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
15 10.8 S,12 5.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.180000
  • Longitude: 12.098333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELSE REITH
Type motor vessel
Length 126.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4310
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2995/71 5.2.74 ST IN 151048S, 120554E. (LISBON NM 201(T)/79). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 27.2.74 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REFLOATED & SAILED IN TOW ON 27.2.74 FOR GENOA. (TELKON, WILLIAMS & LL 215).
Last Amended Date May 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED IN THE VICINTY OF MOCAMEDES. PASSAGE FOR ITALY & HAMBURG/BREMEN. REPORTED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. BOUGHT BY IGNAZIO MESSINA & CO. OF GENOA, RENAMED JOLLY ARANCIONE & TOWED TO GENOA. (LL)

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FAQ

Where is the ELSE REITH wreck located?

The ELSE REITH wreck is located at coordinates 15 10.8 S,12 5.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELSE REITH?

The seabed around the ELSE REITH lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ELSE REITH discovered?

The wreck of the ELSE REITH was discovered in 1973.

What cargo was the ELSE REITH carrying?

The ELSE REITH was carrying foodstuffs: solid,stone.

What was the tonnage of the ELSE REITH?

The ELSE REITH had a tonnage of 4310 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELSE REITH?

The ELSE REITH is classified as a motor vessel.