Amira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 22 N,6 12.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.366667
  • Longitude: 6.208333
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name AMIRA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag FR
Length 132.3 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3710
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/84 18.3.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 382200N, 061230E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.267). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1977 BY TROSVIK VERKSTED A/S, BREVIL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION INDUSTRIELLE ET MARITIME, S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM CASTELLON TO ALEXANDRIA. SANK IN HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AMIRA wreck located?

The AMIRA wreck is located at coordinates 38 22 N,6 12.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMIRA?

The seabed around the AMIRA lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AMIRA discovered?

The wreck of the AMIRA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the AMIRA belong to?

The AMIRA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the AMIRA carrying?

The AMIRA was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the AMIRA?

The AMIRA had a tonnage of 3710 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMIRA?

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

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