Paraportiani Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Paraportiani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 29.2 S,39 37.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.486667
  • Longitude: 39.627783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARAPORTIANI
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 94.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2458
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1253/61 8.7.69 H1253/61 8.7.69 ST PA LIES 141DEGS, 6.25M FROM MATUMBE MAKUPA LT [052400S, 393400E APPROX]. (E GERMAN NM 1163/69). PLOTS IN 052906S, 393742E. - NM 1131/69. H3232/81 4.11.84 H3232/81 4.11.84 REPORTED 'NOT SIGHTED'. (MV LINCOLNSHIRE, HN DTD 12.10.84). NCA YET. 29.1.93 29.1.93 SHOWN AS ST IN 052918S, 393812E [WGD] ON US 612000 [6TH EDN, AUG 1992, CORRECT TO NM 31/92, SCALE 1:300,000]. NCA REQUIRED, SMALL SCALE & BA SURVEYS SHOWN AS AUTHORITY IN SOURCE DATA. 16.5.97 16.5.97 WGD POSN: 052912S, 393740E. NC 3310. HH463/420/03 21.7.98 HH463/420/03 21.7.98 LIES INSIDE NEIGHBOURING LAGOON. LIES BROKEN ON THE SEABED. STERN IS INTACT WITH PHOSPHOR BRONZE PROP VISIBLE. LARGE HELM IS STILL IN PLACE ON THE AFT DECK GIVNG THE APPEARANCE OF AN OLDER SHIP. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JUNE 1998). NCA. HH463/420/03 21.7.98 HH463/420/03 21.7.98 WK OFF S TIP OF PEMBA ISLAND DIVED. APPROX LENGTH 45-60MTRS. BELIEVED TO BE OF BRITISH ORIGIN. CARGO BELIEVED TO BE OF GUNS OR FOOD. DATE OF SINKING ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 1940/50. (T BARTOLUCCI, LTR DTD 15.6.98). BELIEVED TO BE THIS WK. NCA. 26.6.03 26.6.03 REPORT BY T BARTOLUCCI IN ERROR. DETAILS AS GIVEN BY LLOYDS CONFIRMED. VESSEL IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE WITH STERN LIFEBOAT DAVIT VISIBLE. (KEVIN PATIENCE, TELECON 26.6.03) NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY LUBECKER MASCH GES, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARAPORTIANI CIA NAV S A. PASSAGE GALATZ FOR JEDDAH. RAN AGROUND IN ROUGH WEATHER OFF PANZA ISLAND. VESSEL SLIPPED OFF THE ROCKS AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PARAPORTIANI wreck located?

The PARAPORTIANI wreck is located at coordinates 5 29.2 S,39 37.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PARAPORTIANI?

The seabed around the PARAPORTIANI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PARAPORTIANI sink?

The PARAPORTIANI sank on Oct 25, 1967.

When was the wreck of the PARAPORTIANI discovered?

The wreck of the PARAPORTIANI was discovered in 1967.

What country did the PARAPORTIANI belong to?

The PARAPORTIANI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PARAPORTIANI carrying?

The PARAPORTIANI was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the PARAPORTIANI?

The PARAPORTIANI had a tonnage of 2458 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARAPORTIANI?

The PARAPORTIANI is classified as a steam ship.

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