Averilla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Averilla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 50 N,81 50.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.833333
  • Longitude: 81.841667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVERILLA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 125.8 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 5635
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products,plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2106/78 10.9.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 055000N, 815030E APPROX. (LL, 7.9.79). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 4000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1959 BY NAMURA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGATION CHINA ULTRAMAR CO., S.A. PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR SINGAPORE. SPRANG LEAK & SANK APPROX 150M OFF E COAST OF SRI LANKA. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the AVERILLA wreck located?

The AVERILLA wreck is located at coordinates 5 50 N,81 50.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVERILLA?

The seabed around the AVERILLA lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the AVERILLA sink?

The AVERILLA sank on Sep 5, 1979.

When was the wreck of the AVERILLA discovered?

The wreck of the AVERILLA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the AVERILLA belong to?

The AVERILLA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AVERILLA carrying?

The AVERILLA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products,plastic.

What was the tonnage of the AVERILLA?

The AVERILLA had a tonnage of 5635 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVERILLA?

The AVERILLA is classified as a motor vessel.

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