Jolanda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jolanda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 43.55 N,34 15.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.725833
  • Longitude: 34.258333
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOLANDA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1153
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1980
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5968/69 16.4.80 STRANDED AT RAS MUHAMMAD IN 274330N, 341530E. ALSO REPD TO HAVE SANK. (LL, 7 & 9.4.80) NCA. H5968/69 10.6.80 ST IN 274330N, 341436E APPROX. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 30/80). - NM 1342/80. H5968/69 19.3.82 REPD TO LIE 088DEG [T], 0.8M FROM CHARTED POSN. FIXED BY NUMEROUS BRGS AND RADAR RANGES IN 274333N, 341530E. (MV CONTENDER ARGENT, HN 27.2.82) NE 2375. H1273/82 26.10.82 REPEAT OF ABOVE INFO. (MV NOORDZEE, HN 11.10.82). NCA. 1.7.88 NOT SHOWN ON EGYPTIAN R1 [1988 EDN]. DELETED. NE 2375. HH100/351/02 12.1.90 ROLLED OVER DURING VIOLENT STORM IN MARCH, 1987, AND COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN DEEP WATER. (COPY OF PUBLISHED ARTICLE [PUBLICATION NOT INDICATED] FORWARDED BY A M MILLS, ANSAR SHIPBREAKERS LTD, 30.11.89) NCA. HH100/351/18 4.9.02 VESSEL SLIPPED OFF REEF, & NOW LIES IN OVER 100MTRS. SOME CONTAINERS, CARGO AND DECK HATCHES ARE STILL ON THE REEF. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON, LTR DTD 24.8.02) NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2001

Circumstances of loss

9.4.80 HIT RAS MUHAMMAD REEF WHILST CREW DRUNK AND ON PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR AQABA. (LL, 7 & 9.4.80) VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY S.A. JULIANA CONSTRUCCIONES GIJONESA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEABROTHER MARINE CO. LTD. VESSEL SUBSEQUENTLY SLIPPED OFF THE REEF INTO DEEP WATER. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the JOLANDA wreck located?

The JOLANDA wreck is located at coordinates 27 43.55 N,34 15.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOLANDA?

The seabed around the JOLANDA lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the JOLANDA sink?

The JOLANDA sank on Apr 1, 1980.

When was the wreck of the JOLANDA discovered?

The wreck of the JOLANDA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the JOLANDA belong to?

The JOLANDA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the JOLANDA carrying?

The JOLANDA was carrying foodstuffs: liquid,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the JOLANDA?

The JOLANDA had a tonnage of 1153 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOLANDA?

The JOLANDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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