Glaros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Glaros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 47.1 N,38 49.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.785000
  • Longitude: 38.820833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLAROS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 4986
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: preserved
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2348/79 12.11.79 H2348/79 12.11.79 ST REPD IN 214524N, 384800E [SEE ABUSABAA I]. TWO OTHER VESSELS REPORTED STRANDED ON ELIZA SHOALS. (BREST NM 79 42 69). NCA YET. HH480/430/01 23.9.92 HH480/430/01 23.9.92 'CHICKEN WRECK' SHOWN IN 214706N, 384915E ON DIVING CHART. (CAPT WM VICTOR ORGAN). NCA. 7.2.03 7.2.03 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS ST. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2013

Circumstances of loss

20.11.76 STRANDED ON REEF OFF JEDDAH. ALL CREW SAFE. GROUNDED ELIZA SHOALS, NORTH OF SHIB AL KABIR BEACON. LATER CAPSIZED. (LL 20.11.76). SANK AFTER BEING ABANDONED 20 MILES N OF JEDDAH ON ELIZA SHOALS. (LL 22.11.76).

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FAQ

Where is the GLAROS wreck located?

The GLAROS wreck is located at coordinates 21 47.1 N,38 49.25 E.

When did the GLAROS sink?

The GLAROS sank on Nov 17, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GLAROS discovered?

The wreck of the GLAROS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GLAROS belong to?

The GLAROS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GLAROS carrying?

The GLAROS was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: preserved.

What was the tonnage of the GLAROS?

The GLAROS had a tonnage of 4986 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLAROS?

The GLAROS is classified as a carrier.

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