Emerald Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emerald sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 5 N,27 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.083333
  • Longitude: 27.833333
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMERALD SEA
Type carrier
Flag LB
Length 64.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 886
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.1.75 VESSEL FOUNDERED IN 330500N, 275000E APPROX. (LLOYDS 219). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY CANTIERI NAVAIL A BLESSI, TRIEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE INTERNATIONALE TRANSPORT NAVAL. PASSAGE MARINA DI CARRARA FOR BEIRUT. FOUNDERED AFTER STEERING GEAR FAILED IN HEAVY WEATHER SE OF CRETE. FOUR MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EMERALD SEA wreck located?

The EMERALD SEA wreck is located at coordinates 33 5 N,27 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMERALD SEA?

The seabed around the EMERALD SEA lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the EMERALD SEA sink?

The EMERALD SEA sank on Jan 23, 1974.

When was the wreck of the EMERALD SEA discovered?

The wreck of the EMERALD SEA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the EMERALD SEA belong to?

The EMERALD SEA belonged to LB.

What cargo was the EMERALD SEA carrying?

The EMERALD SEA was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the EMERALD SEA?

The EMERALD SEA had a tonnage of 886 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMERALD SEA?

The EMERALD SEA is classified as a carrier.

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