Samos Faith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Samos faith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 35 N,38 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.583333
  • Longitude: 38.000000
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMOS FAITH
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 71.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1380
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5198/70 1.2.80 SANK IN APPROX POSN 203500N, 380000E. ALL CREW RESCUED. PLOTS IN OVER 500FMS. (LL 24.1.80). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY WERFT NOBISKRUG, RENDSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NELAPA SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE RAVENNA FOR DAMMAM. SANK AFTER EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM OFF PORT SUDAN. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the SAMOS FAITH wreck located?

The SAMOS FAITH wreck is located at coordinates 20 35 N,38 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMOS FAITH?

The seabed around the SAMOS FAITH lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the SAMOS FAITH sink?

The SAMOS FAITH sank on Jan 18, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SAMOS FAITH discovered?

The wreck of the SAMOS FAITH was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SAMOS FAITH belong to?

The SAMOS FAITH belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the SAMOS FAITH?

The SAMOS FAITH had a tonnage of 1380 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMOS FAITH?

The SAMOS FAITH is classified as a motor vessel.

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