Zea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Zea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 12.5 N,30 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.208333
  • Longitude: 30.283333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ZEA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 105.3 m
Width 15.1 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 3218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,vehicles,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.2.80 1.2.80 VESSEL GROUNDED AT KEFKEN. (LL, 30.1.80). NCA, POSN 411230N, 301700E FOR FILING ONLY. 25.4.80 25.4.80 VESSEL STILL AGROUND, TRACTORS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. SALVAGE ABOUT TO COMMENCE. (LL, 9/16.2.80, 16/25.4.80) 2.6.80 2.6.80 VESSEL REFLOATED & RESTRANDED INSIDE KEFKEN BREAKWATER PENDING DISCHARGE OF CARGO. (LL,3 & 4.6.80) POSN NOT STATED. 5.3.82 5.3.82 BREAKING UP OF VESSEL BY TURKISH BREAKERS TO COMMENCE IN APRIL. (LL, 4.3.82) AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2008

Circumstances of loss

1.6.80 BUILT IN 1960 BY NIPPONKAI JUKOGYO, TOYAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIPPING GROUP OFF SHORE INC. PASSAGE BRAILA FOR HAIFA. RAN AGROUND, THEN BADLY HOLED ON ROCKS OFF KEFKEN, TURKISH BLACK SEA COAST. REFLOATED 1.6.80 AND SOLD ON TO TURKISH SHIPBREAKERS FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ZEA wreck located?

The ZEA wreck is located at coordinates 41 12.5 N,30 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZEA?

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

When did the ZEA sink?

The ZEA sank on Jan 29, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ZEA discovered?

The wreck of the ZEA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ZEA belong to?

The ZEA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ZEA carrying?

The ZEA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,vehicles,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ZEA?

The ZEA had a tonnage of 3218 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZEA?

The ZEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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