Felix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Felix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 1.842 N,45 20.883 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.030700
  • Longitude: 45.348050
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FELIX
Type carrier
Flag RO
Length 130.8 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH470/410/01 22.6.92 HH470/410/01 22.6.92 GROUNDED NORTH SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE TO MOGADISCIO PORT. TOOK ON HEAVY STBD LIST WITH NO.4 HOLD & NO.14 FUEL TANK FLOODED. LATER REPD AS SUNK. (LL 288). HH470/410/01 29.6.92 HH470/410/01 29.6.92 STILL HARD AGROUND ON BREAKWATER AND BEING POUNDED BY HEAVY SEAS. WILL PROBABLY BE A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 288). NCA YET. HH470/410/01 8.2.93 HH470/410/01 8.2.93 'TANKER' REPD AGROUND IN 020150.5N, 452953E. (INST IDROGRAFICO, GENOA, 29.1.93). PRESUMED TO BE THIS WK. CHART AS ST. - NM BLOCK 948/93. 12.9.13 12.9.13 NOT VISIBLE ON FLASH EARTH OR GOOGLE EARTH.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1978 BY SANTIERUL NAVAL GALATZ, GALATZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVROM SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM MODADISCIO. STRANDED DURING A FORCE 8 TO 9 SOUTH WESTERLY GALE & LATER SANK. ABANDONED. ALL CREW SAFE. CONSIDERED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FELIX wreck located?

The FELIX wreck is located at coordinates 2 1.842 N,45 20.883 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FELIX?

The seabed around the FELIX lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FELIX sink?

The FELIX sank on Jun 14, 1992.

When was the wreck of the FELIX discovered?

The wreck of the FELIX was discovered in 1992.

What country did the FELIX belong to?

The FELIX belonged to RO.

What cargo was the FELIX carrying?

The FELIX was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FELIX?

The FELIX had a tonnage of 4399 tons.

What type of wreck is the FELIX?

The FELIX is classified as a carrier.

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