Ourania P (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ourania p (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 42.694 N,10 46.786 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.711567
  • Longitude: 10.779767
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OURANIA P (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Tonnage 1305
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) located at coordinates 34 42.694 N, 10 46.786 E in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia. Historical hydrographic survey records provide position updates and documentation for this shipwreck.

Surveying Details

H1610/53 16.10.75 H1610/53 16.10.75 ST REPORTED IN 344236N, 104706E APPROX. (HAMBURG NM 3268/75). NCA YET. H3539/76 8.6.76 H3539/76 8.6.76 ST IN 344235N, 104645E. (FRENCH NM 76/19/24). BR STD. 2.6.78 2.6.78 ST SHOWN IN 344247N, 104658E ON US 52161. H2107/77 22.7.87 H2107/77 22.7.87 WK TO N OF AREA OF SPOIL GROUND IS NOT VISIBLE. (MV 'VENTURE SERVICE', LTR DTD 15.3.87). 22.7.87 22.7.87 AMEND TO DW IN 344246N, 104650E [EUR]. NC 1162. 25.9.87 SHOWN IN 3442.694N, 1046.786E [UND] ON BA 1162 [NC 25.9.87].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1953. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FIMENA MARITIME CO LTD. BEACHED IN SFAX ROADS FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MOTOR ORE CARRIER 'VOLA'. ABANDONED & DECLARED A CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 34 42.694 N,10 46.786 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) belonged to CY.

What cargo was the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY)?

The OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1305 tons.

What type of wreck is the OURANIA P (POSSIBLY)?

The OURANIA P (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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