New Zealand Transport Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
New zealand transport Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 9.463 N,24 43.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.157717
  • Longitude: 24.729333
Water Depth 275 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4481
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the New Zealand Transport is located in the Aegean Sea near the coast of Serifos Island, Greece, at coordinates 37 09.463 N, 24 43.76 E. This underwater obstruction, historically documented in Lloyds War Losses from World War I, was reported following its sinking near the Mikro Lighthouse and Serpo Pulo. The site consists of the remains of the New Zealand Transport, a steel vessel that now lies as a well broken underwater wreck on the seabed. While historical filings suggest an approximate position of 37 09.32 N, 24 43.48 E, the current charted coordinates for the wreck site are 37 09.463 N, 24 43.76 E. This maritime wreck site remains a point of interest for historical mapping and underwater surveying near the Serifos coastline.

Surveying Details

8.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 11M ENE FROM MIKRO LT, SERIFOS I. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW1). 8M SE FROM SERPO PULO. (WW1SL). NCA, POSN 370932N, 244348E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SUNK BY SUBMARINE TORPEDO WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM PORT TALBOT. THREE LIVES LOST. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT wreck located?

The NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT wreck is located at coordinates 37 9.463 N,24 43.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT?

The seabed around the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT lies at approximately 275 meters deep.

When did the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT sink?

The NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT sank on Jun 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT discovered?

The wreck of the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT belong to?

The NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT carrying?

The NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT?

The NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT had a tonnage of 4481 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT?

The NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT is classified as a steam ship.

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