Varia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Varia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 31 N,20 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.516667
  • Longitude: 20.533333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VARIA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 57.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck VARIA lies off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea at coordinates 32 31 N, 20 32 E near the town of Tocra. Originally recorded as aground and abandoned in March 1978, the vessel was located approximately 33 miles from Benghazi. Historical survey reports indicate the wreck was subject to severe deterioration due to the constant pounding of heavy surf against the structure. As a known maritime obstruction in these waters, the site remains documented for navigational safety.

Surveying Details

29.3.78 AGROUND AND ABANDONED IN TUKARA (?TUKRAH), LIBYA. (LL 27,29.3.78). NCA YET. 4.4.78 AGROUND 33MILES FROM BENGHAZI AT TOCRA (TUKRAH). (LL 4.4.78). 13.5.78 REFLOATING A POSSIBLITY. IF LEFT WILL DETERIORATE DUE POUNDING OF SURF. (LL 26.5.78).

Circumstances of loss

4.4.78 GROUNDED AFTER LOSS OF STEERING IN VERY ROUGH SEA. (LL 4.4.78).

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FAQ

Where is the VARIA wreck located?

The VARIA wreck is located at coordinates 32 31 N,20 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VARIA?

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

When did the VARIA sink?

The VARIA sank on Mar 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the VARIA discovered?

The wreck of the VARIA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the VARIA belong to?

The VARIA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VARIA carrying?

The VARIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VARIA?

The VARIA had a tonnage of 613 tons.

What type of wreck is the VARIA?

The VARIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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