Gurita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gurita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 46 N,95 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.766667
  • Longitude: 95.383333
Water Depth 450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name GURITA
Type ferry
Flag ID
Length 33.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH525/400/02 26.1.96 SANK IN 054600N, 952300E APPROX. (LL, 21.1.96). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER STRIKING ROCKS. OFFICIAL RECORDS STATE 16 CREW AND 198 PASSENGERS ON BOARD. 40 RESCUED, 53 KILLED AND UNKNOWN NUMBER MISSING. CARGO 80 TONNES CEMENT, 32 TWO AND FOUR WHEEL VEHICLES AND 14 TONS BUILDING MATERIALS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the GURITA wreck located?

The GURITA wreck is located at coordinates 5 46 N,95 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GURITA?

The seabed around the GURITA lies at approximately 450 meters deep.

When did the GURITA sink?

The GURITA sank on Jan 19, 1996.

When was the wreck of the GURITA discovered?

The wreck of the GURITA was discovered in 1996.

What country did the GURITA belong to?

The GURITA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the GURITA carrying?

The GURITA was carrying vehicles,cement.

What was the tonnage of the GURITA?

The GURITA had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the GURITA?

The GURITA is classified as a ferry.

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