Parnes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Parnes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 0 N,35 38.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.000000
  • Longitude: 35.641667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARNES
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 67.7 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1061
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.12.76 VESSEL STRANDED IN JOUNIEH BAY. (LLOYDS VOL.226) POSN 340000N, 353830E FOR FILING ONLY. 14.12.95 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7348 [1995 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL EX-QUASER, EX-ESTELLA, EX-DORINA, EX-ARIEL, BUILT IN 1950 BY CANTIERI GIULIANO, TRIESTE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FINANCIERA PUINAVE SA. PASSAGE THESSALONIKI FOR JOUNIEH. WAS ANCHORED IN JOUNIEH BAY WHEN HIT BY MV 'MARDER'. DRIVEN ASHORE IN HEAVY WEATHER. BEGAN TO BREAK UP IN THE CONTINUOUS HEAVY SWELL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PARNES wreck located?

The PARNES wreck is located at coordinates 34 0 N,35 38.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PARNES?

The seabed around the PARNES lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PARNES sink?

The PARNES sank on Nov 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PARNES discovered?

The wreck of the PARNES was discovered in 1976.

What country did the PARNES belong to?

The PARNES belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PARNES carrying?

The PARNES was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PARNES?

The PARNES had a tonnage of 1061 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARNES?

The PARNES is classified as a motor vessel.

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