Ioannis R Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ioannis r Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 30 N,16 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.500000
  • Longitude: -16.500000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IOANNIS R
Type trawler
Flag GR
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 525
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.9.78 VESSEL SANK IN 193000N, 163000W APPROX. (LL, 4.9.78) NCA PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

4.9.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY SCHIFFB. UNTERWESER, BREMERHAVEN. SANK OFF COAST OF MAURITANIA AFTER BEING SWAMPED IN HEAVY SEAS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J. ROUVELAS & SONS. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 4.9.78 & 13.11.78 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the IOANNIS R wreck located?

The IOANNIS R wreck is located at coordinates 19 30 N,16 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IOANNIS R?

The seabed around the IOANNIS R lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the IOANNIS R sink?

The IOANNIS R sank on Aug 31, 1978.

When was the wreck of the IOANNIS R discovered?

The wreck of the IOANNIS R was discovered in 1978.

What country did the IOANNIS R belong to?

The IOANNIS R belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the IOANNIS R?

The IOANNIS R had a tonnage of 525 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOANNIS R?

The IOANNIS R is classified as a trawler.

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