Nawara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nawara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 29.93 N,23 39.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.498833
  • Longitude: 23.666000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NAWARA
Type motor vessel
Flag GQ
Length 70.5 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 906
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH386/400/04 23.3.99 ST IN 3530.0N, 2340.0E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 1/24/99). BR STD. 11.10.99 REPORTED TO HAVE GROUNDED 60-70MTRS OFF COAST, FUEL TAKEN OFF. (LLOYDS VOL.315). 8.10.99 STILL AGROUND, ALL CARGO REMOVED, NOW CONSIDERED TO BE A WRECK. (LLOYDS VOL.318). NFA. HH386/400/04 6.1.00 NOW NDW IN 3530.0N, 2340.0E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 10/252/99). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2017

Circumstances of loss

6.10.99 VESSEL, BUILT 1961, ON PASSAGE FROM PORT SAID FOR ALBANIA. ADRIFT WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS, TAKEN IN TOW, BUT EVENTUALLY GROUNDED OFF COAST OF CRETE. ALL CREW TAKEN OFF. STILL AGROUND 6.10.99. ALL FUEL & CARGO TAKEN OFF. CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOLS.315 & 318).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 29.93 N,23 39.96 E
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FAQ

Where is the NAWARA wreck located?

The NAWARA wreck is located at coordinates 35 29.93 N,23 39.96 E.

When did the NAWARA sink?

The NAWARA sank on Jan 6, 1999.

When was the wreck of the NAWARA discovered?

The wreck of the NAWARA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the NAWARA belong to?

The NAWARA belonged to GQ.

What cargo was the NAWARA carrying?

The NAWARA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NAWARA?

The NAWARA had a tonnage of 906 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAWARA?

The NAWARA is classified as a motor vessel.