Zenobia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zenobia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 53.862 N,33 39.441 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.897700
  • Longitude: 33.657350
Wreck Depth 13.55 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZENOBIA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag SE
Length 171.9 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 164
Sonar Width 40
Tonnage 8900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers Marked by Isolated Danger Buoy and 7 Special Purpose Buoys.
Surveying Details H4357/71 15.7.80 H4357/71 15.7.80 SANK IN 345332N, 333903E. NO SALVAGE YET. (LL, 12.7.80). INS AS DW. - NM 1637/80. 85.5.83 85.5.83 NO SALVAGE UNDERTAKEN. VESSEL LEFT AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 15.4.83). 19.12.91 19.12.91 WGD POSN: 345347N, 333934E. 11.2.93 11.2.93 WGD POSN NOW 345347N, 333907E. BR STD. 2.3.98 2.3.98 VESSEL LIES IN 43MTRS WITH THE STBD SIDE AT 16MTRS. COLLAPSING INTERNALLY. (DIVER MAGAZINE, MARCH 1998). HH395/410/02 18.10.99 HH395/410/02 18.10.99 POSN NOW 3453.65N, 3339.65E [WGD]. (PORT MANAGER, LIMASSOL NEW PORT, HN DTD 11.10.99). - NM 4367/99. 25.7.06 25.7.06 STATED THAT SOME OF THE 100 FULLY LADEN LORRIES ARE SUSPENDED ONLY BY THE CHAINS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO STOP THEM SLIDING ACROSS THE DECK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (DIVER MAGAZINE JUL'06) SEP 2020/000209867 03.09.20 LOCATED IN 3453.86N, 3339.44E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.55M IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 164MTRS, WIDTH APPROX 40MTRS. MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY AND SEVEN SPECIAL MARKER BUOYS. (LANDS OFFICER B, SECRETARY OF CYPRUS NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC COMMITTEE, DTD 27.08.20). AMEND TO DW 13.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1979. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B NORDO. DEVELOPED A SERIOUS LIST DURING HEAVY WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM KOPER, YUGOSLAVIA TO TARTOUS, SYRIA AND WHEN AUTOMATIC PILOT JAMMED HARD TO STARBOARD CAUSING SOME VEHICLES TO BREAK FREE. SHE WAS TOWED AND ANCHORED OFF LARNACA WHERE WATER ONBOARD WAS PUMPED OUT. FIVE DAYS LATER, AFTER RIGHTING OPS HAD BEEN COMPLETED SHE SUDDENLY CAPSIZED AND SANK. LEFT 'AS LIES' AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL; MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE.UK NM 5135/20

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 53.862 N,33 39.441 E
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FAQ

Where is the ZENOBIA wreck located?

The ZENOBIA wreck is located at coordinates 34 53.862 N,33 39.441 E.

How deep is the ZENOBIA and where exactly is it located?

The ZENOBIA lies at a depth of about 13.55 meters and is located at coordinates 34 53.862 N,33 39.441 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZENOBIA?

The seabed around the ZENOBIA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ZENOBIA sink?

The ZENOBIA sank on Jun 7, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ZENOBIA discovered?

The wreck of the ZENOBIA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ZENOBIA belong to?

The ZENOBIA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ZENOBIA carrying?

The ZENOBIA was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the ZENOBIA?

The ZENOBIA had a tonnage of 8900 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZENOBIA?

The ZENOBIA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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