Ourania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ourania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 41.93 N,35 9.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.698833
  • Longitude: 35.166333
Water Depth 1510 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OURANIA
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 78.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 1439
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.6.79 VESSEL SUNK IN APPROX POSN 334200N, 351000E. (LL 29.6.79). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY LUBECKER MASCH, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATTICA SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE TRIPOLI, LEBANON FOR ALEXANDRIA. SANK FOLLWING AN EXPLOSION IN THE FWD SECTION. CREW MANAGED TO ROW ASHORE.

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FAQ

Where is the OURANIA wreck located?

The OURANIA wreck is located at coordinates 33 41.93 N,35 9.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OURANIA?

The seabed around the OURANIA lies at approximately 1510 meters deep.

When did the OURANIA sink?

The OURANIA sank on Jun 27, 1979.

When was the wreck of the OURANIA discovered?

The wreck of the OURANIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the OURANIA belong to?

The OURANIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the OURANIA carrying?

The OURANIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the OURANIA?

The OURANIA had a tonnage of 1439 tons.

What type of wreck is the OURANIA?

The OURANIA is classified as a carrier.

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