Avra (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Avra (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 41.378 N,2 58.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.689633
  • Longitude: -2.981950
Wreck Depth 67.81 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVRA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.7 m
Draught 8.3
Sonar Length 14.01
Sonar Width 4.72
Shadow Height 3.14
Orientation 21
Tonnage 4652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 18.3.02 LOCATED IN 5941.364N, 0258.898W [WGD] USING DGPS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VIEWED BY U/W CAMERA AND APPEARS SOME 3MTR HIGH. (K HEATH, TELECON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. RSDRA2022000137295 22.11.22 EXAM'D 18.12.2021; IN 5841.378N, 0258.917W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. LENGTH 14.01MTRS, WIDTH 4.72MTRS, HEIGHT 3.14MTRS, ORIENTATION 021/201 DEGS. FAIRLY DEGRADED, LOCATED IN ROCKY SEABED IDENTIFICATION DIFFICULT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709 - H525-60777). AMEND TO NDW 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-HALESIUS '36, EX-CLAN MACBEOLAM, EX-LORD CROMER. BUILT IN 1912 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N SINITAS & CO, ANDROS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 419HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MONTREAL. IN BALLAST. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL. CREW RECOVERED BY 'MARIA'.

General Comments

FAIRLY DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the AVRA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AVRA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 41.378 N,2 58.917 W.

How deep is the AVRA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AVRA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67.81 meters and is located at coordinates 58 41.378 N,2 58.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVRA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AVRA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the AVRA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AVRA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 25, 1941.

When was the wreck of the AVRA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AVRA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2002.

What country did the AVRA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AVRA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AVRA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AVRA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AVRA (POSSIBLY)?

The AVRA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4652 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVRA (POSSIBLY)?

The AVRA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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