Baraa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Baraa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 14.6 N,32 20.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.243333
  • Longitude: 32.336667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARAA
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Tonnage 142
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2526/83 7.12.83 GROUNDED IN 311436N, 322012E. (ALEXANDRA NAV WARNING 135/83) NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. PLOTS ON LAND. H2526/83 11.1.84 VESSEL STILL AGROUND. BOUGHT BY EGYPTIAN WHO IS SEEKING PERMISSION TO REFLOAT & REPAIR. (LL, 3.1.84) NCA. 9.2.08 DATA RE-ASSESSED. 1.3.84 VESSEL REFLOATED & TOWED TO PORT SAID FOR REPAIR BY NEW OWNER. (LLOYDS VOL.255) AMENDED TO LIFT. NE 240.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2008

Circumstances of loss

3.1.84 VESSEL DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE & WAS BLOWN ASHORE AT PORT FUAD OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOHION AND SONS, BEIRUT SOLD TO ALY SHABANI, PORT SAID. (LL, 3.1.84)

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FAQ

Where is the BARAA wreck located?

The BARAA wreck is located at coordinates 31 14.6 N,32 20.2 E.

When was the wreck of the BARAA discovered?

The wreck of the BARAA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the BARAA belong to?

The BARAA belonged to LB.

What cargo was the BARAA carrying?

The BARAA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BARAA?

The BARAA had a tonnage of 142 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARAA?

The BARAA is classified as a motor vessel.

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