Astronaut Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Astronaut Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 39 N,42 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.650000
  • Longitude: 42.500000
Water Depth 550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTRONAUT
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 84.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2106
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.12.79 SANK IN 143900N, 423000E APPROX. (LL, 13/14.12.79). NCA. SEP 2012/000248651 7.12.12 NDWPD IN 1439.0N, 4230.0E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 49/167/12). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIRING CO LTD, GOOLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PYRSOS NAVIGATION CO LTD. PASSAGE FOR LARNACA FOR BEIRA. DEVELOPED CRACK IN THE HOLD. ABANDONED & THEN SANK SE OF ZUBAIR ISLANDS, RED SEA. ALL 16 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASTRONAUT wreck located?

The ASTRONAUT wreck is located at coordinates 14 39 N,42 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTRONAUT?

The seabed around the ASTRONAUT lies at approximately 550 meters deep.

When did the ASTRONAUT sink?

The ASTRONAUT sank on Dec 13, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ASTRONAUT discovered?

The wreck of the ASTRONAUT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ASTRONAUT belong to?

The ASTRONAUT belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ASTRONAUT carrying?

The ASTRONAUT was carrying minerals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the ASTRONAUT?

The ASTRONAUT had a tonnage of 2106 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTRONAUT?

The ASTRONAUT is classified as a motor vessel.

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