Sol Phryne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sol phryne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 45 N,16 9.72 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.750000
  • Longitude: 16.162000
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name SOL PHRYNE
Type roll on-roll off
Flag HN
Length 121 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 6151
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH377/350/01 8.1.92 SANK ABOUT 15M S OF VIS ISLAND IN 424500N, 161000E, APPROX. (LL 286). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. SEP 2008/000051342 21.7.08 NOT SHOWN ON CROATION 153 [EDN DTD 1.4.89, CORR TO 30.4.07, 1:200,000]. AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-AEOLIS '77, EX-TAISETSU MARU '67. BUILT 1948 BY MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FOUAD BEN HIJAZI CHOUBAZI [CHARTERED BY YOUGOSLAV FEDERATION ARMY]. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION & FIRE WHILE CARRYING YUGOSLAV ARMY PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT FROM CROATIA TO MONTENEGRO. CREW OF 26 & 71 PASSENGERS SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOL PHRYNE wreck located?

The SOL PHRYNE wreck is located at coordinates 42 45 N,16 9.72 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOL PHRYNE?

The seabed around the SOL PHRYNE lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the SOL PHRYNE sink?

The SOL PHRYNE sank on Dec 6, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SOL PHRYNE discovered?

The wreck of the SOL PHRYNE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SOL PHRYNE belong to?

The SOL PHRYNE belonged to HN.

What cargo was the SOL PHRYNE carrying?

The SOL PHRYNE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the SOL PHRYNE?

The SOL PHRYNE had a tonnage of 6151 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOL PHRYNE?

The SOL PHRYNE is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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