Where is the NIREUS wreck located?

The NIREUS wreck is located at coordinates 27 40 N,13 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NIREUS?

The seabed around the NIREUS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

The NIREUS sank on Nov 25, 1977.

The wreck of the NIREUS was discovered in 1977.

The NIREUS was carrying ballast.

The NIREUS had a tonnage of 499 tons.

The NIREUS is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Nireus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	27 40 N,13 12 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 27.666667 Longitude: -13.200000
Water Depth	3 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	NIREUS
Type	motor vessel
Flag	CY
Length	47.2 m
Width	8.5 m
Draught	4
Tonnage	499
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 25, 1977
Original Detection Year	1977
Last Detection Year	1978
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	7.12.77 7.12.77 VESSEL REPORTED GROUNDED OFF W SAHARA IN 274000N, 131200W APPROX. (LL 7.12.77). NCA YET. 16.12.77 16.12.77 VESSEL REPORTED SINKING INTO SAND & BOW NOW NEARLY UNDER. (LL 16.12.77). NCA. 17.1.78 17.1.78 VESSEL REPORTED STILL AGROUND. NO DECISION YET ON VESSEL'S FUTURE. (LL 17.1.78). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Apr 15, 2003

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