Zakia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zakia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 48 N,8 48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.800000
  • Longitude: -8.800000
Water Depth 450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZAKIA
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7033
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF CAPE ST VINCENT. (MSD) POSN 364800N, 084800W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943 BY NORTH VANCOUVER SHIP REPAIRERS, LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PANAMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION S.A. ON PASSAGE WISMAR, EAST GERMANY FOR ITALY. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW, FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GREEK TANKER 'HYPERION' IN THICK FOG OFF CAPE ST VINCENT. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ZAKIA wreck located?

The ZAKIA wreck is located at coordinates 36 48 N,8 48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAKIA?

The seabed around the ZAKIA lies at approximately 450 meters deep.

When did the ZAKIA sink?

The ZAKIA sank on Nov 22, 1964.

When was the wreck of the ZAKIA discovered?

The wreck of the ZAKIA was discovered in 1964.

What country did the ZAKIA belong to?

The ZAKIA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ZAKIA carrying?

The ZAKIA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ZAKIA?

The ZAKIA had a tonnage of 7033 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZAKIA?

The ZAKIA is classified as a steam ship.

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