Lira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 30 N,71 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.500000
  • Longitude: 71.533333
Water Depth 3700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIRA
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 135 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 7133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,rubber,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.8.77 ABANDONED IN 074000N, 712500E. (LL, 19.8.77). 23.8.77 POSN ABANDONED NOW GIVEN AS 073000N, 713200E. (LL, 20.8.77). IN APPROX 3700MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIRA SHIPPING CO (PTE) LTD. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR HODEIDAH AND ROTTERDAM. CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING EXPLOSION IN THE HOLD. ABANDONED AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LIRA wreck located?

The LIRA wreck is located at coordinates 7 30 N,71 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIRA?

The seabed around the LIRA lies at approximately 3700 meters deep.

When did the LIRA sink?

The LIRA sank on Aug 18, 1977.

When was the wreck of the LIRA discovered?

The wreck of the LIRA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the LIRA belong to?

The LIRA belonged to SG.

What cargo was the LIRA carrying?

The LIRA was carrying timber,rubber,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LIRA?

The LIRA had a tonnage of 7133 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIRA?

The LIRA is classified as a motor vessel.

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