Ioulia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ioulia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 44 N,32 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.733333
  • Longitude: 32.833333
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IOULIA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 83.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1808
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.4.69 BLEW UP & GROUNDED SE OF ZA'FARANA LTHO, GULF OF SUEZ. (LLOYDS VOL.196). POSN 290500N, 325000E FOR FILING ONLY. 21.4.69 LATER REPORTED STRANDED 75M S OF SUEZ. (LL, 17.4.69). NCA. 24.4.69 REPD POSN MIDWAY BETWEEN ZA'FARANA & GHARIB, AT RAS RUAHMI. (LL, 22.4.69). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX- MAGNA, EX- SOELA, BUILT IN 1929 BY A/S FREDRIKSSTAD M/V, FREDRIKSTAD. OWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A GEORGIOU & D SARAFIDES. PASSAGE SUEZ FOR YENBO. HAD BOILER EXPLOSION & GROUNDED SE OF ZA'FARANA LTHO IN GULF OF SUEZ. ALL CREW SAFELY ABANDONED SHIP. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the IOULIA wreck located?

The IOULIA wreck is located at coordinates 28 44 N,32 50 E.

When did the IOULIA sink?

The IOULIA sank on Apr 6, 1969.

When was the wreck of the IOULIA discovered?

The wreck of the IOULIA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the IOULIA belong to?

The IOULIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IOULIA carrying?

The IOULIA was carrying cement,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the IOULIA?

The IOULIA had a tonnage of 1808 tons.

What type of wreck is the IOULIA?

The IOULIA is classified as a steam ship.

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