Minisea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Minisea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 45.929 N,3 5.932 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.765483
  • Longitude: 3.098867
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MINISEA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 76.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1151
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5066/70 11.12.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 364300N, 030600E APPROX (LL 246). NCA. 2.10.13 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2555 [EDN 2 DTD 13.10.11]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY N V SCHPS GEBR VAN DEIEPEN, WATERHIUZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PORTO DE THASSOS SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE MEHEDIA, NEAR KENITRA FOR TUNIS. ARRIVED AT EL DJAZAIR ROADS, ALGIERS, WITH A 10DEG LIST TO STARBOARD DUE TO A BELOW SEA LEVEL LEAK. SHE LATER SANK AT ANCHOR, HER CARGO WAS PUMPED OUT OF HER. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MINISEA wreck located?

The MINISEA wreck is located at coordinates 36 45.929 N,3 5.932 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINISEA?

The seabed around the MINISEA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the MINISEA sink?

The MINISEA sank on Dec 1, 1981.

When was the wreck of the MINISEA discovered?

The wreck of the MINISEA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the MINISEA belong to?

The MINISEA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MINISEA carrying?

The MINISEA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MINISEA?

The MINISEA had a tonnage of 1151 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINISEA?

The MINISEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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