Tzimanis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tzimanis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 19.289 N,32 21.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.321483
  • Longitude: 32.354450
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TZIMANIS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 71.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1190
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1978
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2089/71 15.9.78 DW PA (MASTS) IN 311918N, 322118E. (A. WILSON, HCB4, HN). - NM 2361/78. H2777/69 14.11.78 SHIPS REPORT GIVES DW (MASTS) IN 311854N, 322054E. (HAMBURG NM 3391/78). NCA. H2348/81 25.1.82 REPD THAT WHOLE WK IS VISIBLE. (MV MLADEN BURATOVIC, HN 17.12.81). NCA. H5630/81 11.2.82 INDICATED ON MARKED UP CHART THAT NOTHING VISIBLE AUG '81. (HMY BRITANNIA, 16.12.81). NCA. H2348/81 13.9.82 STILL SHOWN IN CHARTED POSN ON SCA MARKED-UP CHART 8.2.82. (MV 'EASTERN SAGA', HN DTD 28.7.82). H2260/86 7.12.87 WK LIES OFF W B'WTR, PLACED SQUARELY ON THE EXTREMITY OF THE SUBMERGED JETTY. 2 MASTS CLEARLY VISIBLE. (MV 'GYPTIS', DTD 2.9.87, VIA EPSHOM, DTD 1.10.87). NCA. THIS REFERS TO 'BILAL', SEE 311811N, 0322040E. 18.9.91 WGD POSN: 311914N, 322117E. NE 234. 18.12.92 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA [LEGEND MASTS NO LONGER CHARTED]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 234.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

6.7.78 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1952 BY OTTENSENER EISENWERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA EMNAV, SA. ON PASSAGE FROM GENOA FOR MINA QABOOS, MUSCAT. CAUGHT FIRE IN PORT SAID HARBOUR ON 6.7.78. VESSEL SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY, ABOUT 1M W OF PORT SAID BREAKWATER AT HECTOMETRE 65. DECLARED A CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TZIMANIS wreck located?

The TZIMANIS wreck is located at coordinates 31 19.289 N,32 21.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TZIMANIS?

The seabed around the TZIMANIS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TZIMANIS sink?

The TZIMANIS sank on Jul 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the TZIMANIS discovered?

The wreck of the TZIMANIS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the TZIMANIS belong to?

The TZIMANIS belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the TZIMANIS?

The TZIMANIS had a tonnage of 1190 tons.

What type of wreck is the TZIMANIS?

The TZIMANIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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