Patra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Patra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 56 N,38 28.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.933333
  • Longitude: 38.466833
Water Depth 825 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PATRA
Type merchant vessel
Flag EG
Length 114.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.6
Tonnage 3937
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.1.77 VESSEL SANK IN APPROX POSN 215600N, 382800E IN APPROX 450FMS. (LL 29.12.76, 3.1.77). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1946 BY HELISGORS JERNSK & MSK, ELSINORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARAB NAVIGATORS CO. PASSAGE JEDDA FOR SUEZ WITH PILGRIMS. CAUGHT FIRE & BURNED IN 215600N, 382800E, 50 MILES FROM JEDDAH. OF 353 PASSENGERS AND 88 CREW, 98 PASSENGERS AND 4 CREW WERE LOST. SANK IN ABOUT 450FMS.

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FAQ

Where is the PATRA wreck located?

The PATRA wreck is located at coordinates 21 56 N,38 28.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PATRA?

The seabed around the PATRA lies at approximately 825 meters deep.

When did the PATRA sink?

The PATRA sank on Dec 24, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PATRA discovered?

The wreck of the PATRA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the PATRA belong to?

The PATRA belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the PATRA?

The PATRA had a tonnage of 3937 tons.

What type of wreck is the PATRA?

The PATRA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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