Skyrian Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Skyrian hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 24.763 N,5 40.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.412717
  • Longitude: -5.668167
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKYRIAN HOPE
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 141.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 7745
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3329/77 4.11.80 REPORT THAT VESSEL PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK IN 442800N, 053500W APPROX, 60M N OF CABO PENAS. (SIGNAL 21.10.80 & LL 20, 21, 23.10.80). NCA. 24.2.96 VESSEL PRESUMED SUNK IN 444500N, 054000W APPROX. (MSD). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA FAITH CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR KARACHI. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER LEAKAGE FOLLOWING CARGO SHIFTING IN HEAVY WEATHER WHEN ABOUT 70M N OF GIJON. ALL 26-MAN CREW RESCUED. PRESUMED SUNK AS SEARCH FOUND NO TRACE.

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FAQ

Where is the SKYRIAN HOPE wreck located?

The SKYRIAN HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 44 24.763 N,5 40.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKYRIAN HOPE?

The seabed around the SKYRIAN HOPE lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the SKYRIAN HOPE sink?

The SKYRIAN HOPE sank on Oct 18, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SKYRIAN HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the SKYRIAN HOPE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SKYRIAN HOPE belong to?

The SKYRIAN HOPE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SKYRIAN HOPE carrying?

The SKYRIAN HOPE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SKYRIAN HOPE?

The SKYRIAN HOPE had a tonnage of 7745 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKYRIAN HOPE?

The SKYRIAN HOPE is classified as a carrier.

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