Avra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Avra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 50 N,35 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.833333
  • Longitude: 35.266667
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVRA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 62.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 988
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2777/69 24.3.69 SANK IN 245000N, 351600E APPROX IN 600 MTRS. (LLOYDS DEC 1967). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZACHARIS BROS - M VASSILAS & CO. PASSAGE SUEZ FOR GIZAN. CARGO CEMENT. SANK IN POOR WEATHER PIPE FAILURE AND SHELL CRACK IN NO 3 HOLD. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the AVRA wreck located?

The AVRA wreck is located at coordinates 24 50 N,35 16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVRA?

The seabed around the AVRA lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the AVRA sink?

The AVRA sank on Dec 14, 1967.

When was the wreck of the AVRA discovered?

The wreck of the AVRA was discovered in 1967.

What country did the AVRA belong to?

The AVRA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AVRA carrying?

The AVRA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the AVRA?

The AVRA had a tonnage of 988 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVRA?

The AVRA is classified as a motor vessel.

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