Fotini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fotini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 28.15 N,39 7.767 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.469167
  • Longitude: 39.129450
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOTINI
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 86.5 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1701
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck of the ship Fotini located at coordinates 21 28.15 N, 39 7.767 E near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Historical survey records show the small coaster drifted, grounded on North Gateway Reef, and was initially reported as a total loss in April 1979. Subsequent hydrographic reports described the vessel perched high on the reef with a white hull and superstructure pointing WSW, resembling a ship at anchor. Later surveys and local port authorities noted the wreck was no longer visible or charted, leading to its removal from official navigation charts.

Surveying Details

4.10.79 DRIFTED AND GROUNDED ON N GATEWAY REEF. (LL TOTAL LOSSES, APRIL 79). NCA. 14.8.80 STF CONSPIC, BOWS SW, SHOWN IN 212809N, 390746E ON JEDDAH PORT AUTHORITY K8396/2. NE 2577. H2899/76 14.8.80 WK OF SMALL COASTER REPORTED PERCHED HIGH ON REEF IN 212806N, 390748E. PAINTED WHITE AND LYING APPROX WSW. (J/2008/16/80). NCA. H2669/75 CONFIRMATION OF WK WITH WHITE HULL, ON EVEN KEEL HEADING WSW. FROM DISTANCE LOOKS LIKE SHIP AT ANCHOR. (MV STRATHESK, HN). NCA. H2409/80 4.11.80 ST OBSERVED IN 212806N, 390745E. (MV J B N ZUHR, HN DTD 19.9.800. NCA. H3903/78 19.10.78 REPORTED NO LONGER IN EXISTANCE. (MV AL SHIDIAIAH, HN DTD 11.9.82. NCA YET. SEP 2016/000164920 30.10.16 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. (DTD 23.6.15). AMEND DEAD. CINC.NOT SHOWN ON BA 2577 - CINC REMOVED.

Circumstances of loss

DRIFTED AND GROUNDED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FOTINI wreck located?

The FOTINI wreck is located at coordinates 21 28.15 N,39 7.767 E.

When was the wreck of the FOTINI discovered?

The wreck of the FOTINI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the FOTINI belong to?

The FOTINI belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the FOTINI?

The FOTINI had a tonnage of 1701 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOTINI?

The FOTINI is classified as a motor vessel.

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