Urania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Urania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 34.13 N,9 53.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.568833
  • Longitude: 9.890667
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URANIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 179
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.11.02 ABANDONED IN 3734.0N, 0953.5E. REPORTED IN 3734.2N, 0953.5E [EUR]. (LL 23.10.02). PLOTS IN 350MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M BULK CARRIER THOMAS C (26862 GT). CREW ABANDONED VESSEL AND WERE RESCUED BY OTHER FISHING VESSELS.

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FAQ

Where is the URANIA wreck located?

The URANIA wreck is located at coordinates 37 34.13 N,9 53.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the URANIA?

The seabed around the URANIA lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the URANIA sink?

The URANIA sank on Oct 18, 2002.

When was the wreck of the URANIA discovered?

The wreck of the URANIA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the URANIA belong to?

The URANIA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the URANIA?

The URANIA had a tonnage of 179 tons.

What type of wreck is the URANIA?

The URANIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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