Ydra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ydra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 16 N,10 4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.266667
  • Longitude: 10.066667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YDRA
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 153.9 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 8306
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2526/83 11.1.84 DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.253). 3.12.83 STILL GROUNDED OFF CAPE ZEBIB IN 371600N, 100400E. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPTS YET MADE. (LLOYDS VOL.254). NCA YET, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. [QUOTED POSN PLOTS ON LAND].
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY SMITH'S DOCK, LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VROULIDIA CIA. NAV. S.A. CAUGHT FIRE & EVENTUALLY GROUNDED. CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the YDRA wreck located?

The YDRA wreck is located at coordinates 37 16 N,10 4 E.

When did the YDRA sink?

The YDRA sank on Jan 20, 1983.

When was the wreck of the YDRA discovered?

The wreck of the YDRA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the YDRA belong to?

The YDRA belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the YDRA?

The YDRA had a tonnage of 8306 tons.

What type of wreck is the YDRA?

The YDRA is classified as a carrier.