Brilliant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brilliant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 14 N,16 9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.233333
  • Longitude: 16.150000
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRILLIANT
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 111.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 2633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.8.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 371400N, 160900E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.221). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1951 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G., HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLORIANA SHIPPING CORP. ON PASSAGE FROM PIRAEUS FOR BARCELONA. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING A HEAVY LEAK. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BRILLIANT wreck located?

The BRILLIANT wreck is located at coordinates 37 14 N,16 9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRILLIANT?

The seabed around the BRILLIANT lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the BRILLIANT sink?

The BRILLIANT sank on Aug 9, 1975.

When was the wreck of the BRILLIANT discovered?

The wreck of the BRILLIANT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BRILLIANT belong to?

The BRILLIANT belonged to LR.

What cargo was the BRILLIANT carrying?

The BRILLIANT was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BRILLIANT?

The BRILLIANT had a tonnage of 2633 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRILLIANT?

The BRILLIANT is classified as a motor vessel.

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