Nausicca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nausicca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 32.735 N,32 59.478 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.545583
  • Longitude: 32.991300
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUSICCA
Type sailing vessel
Flag IT
Sonar Length 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 150
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Nausicca is an underwater shipwreck located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Cyprus, near Limassol, at coordinates 34 32.735 N, 32 59.478 E. Examined on December 21, 2005, using DGPS, the intact wreck lies on its side oriented at 150/330 degrees. It has an approximate length of 8 meters, with a least multibeam depth of 89 meters in a general depth of 94 meters. A significant amount of fishing netting remains tangled around the structure.

Surveying Details

HH395/421/04 13.1.06 ORIGINALLY SANK IN 3432.57N, 3256.84E [WGD]. SNAGGED IN 3433.020N, 3259.489E. LATER CUT FREE IN 3432.735N, 3259.471E. EXAM'D 21.12.05 IN 3432.735N, 3259.478E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 8MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. BELIEVED THAT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF NETTING REMAINS AROUND WK. (HMS ROEBUCK, HN DTD 23.12.05). INS AS WK 89MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

27.9.05 SANK 27.9.05. SNAGGED IN NETS OF M TRAWLER SANTA MARIA AND BROUGHT TO THE SURFACE ON 11.12.05. PERMISSION REFUSED TO BRIGH WK INTO PORT, NETS CUT AND WK DROPPED. (HMS ROEBUCK).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, PROBABLY NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 32.735 N,32 59.478 E
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FAQ

Where is the NAUSICCA wreck located?

The NAUSICCA wreck is located at coordinates 34 32.735 N,32 59.478 E.

How deep is the NAUSICCA and where exactly is it located?

The NAUSICCA lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 34 32.735 N,32 59.478 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAUSICCA?

The seabed around the NAUSICCA lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the NAUSICCA sink?

The NAUSICCA sank on Jul 27, 2005.

When was the wreck of the NAUSICCA discovered?

The wreck of the NAUSICCA was discovered in 2005.

What country did the NAUSICCA belong to?

The NAUSICCA belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the NAUSICCA?

The NAUSICCA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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