Audax Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Audax Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 54.3 N,17 43.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.905000
  • Longitude: 17.728333
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUDAX
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 92 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,cement,machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/78 2.11.84 SIGHTED WITH EXCESSIVE INCREASING STARBOARD LIST IN 335418N, 174342E. SANK 3 HOURS LATER. (LL 24.10.84). IN OVER 2000MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

22.10.84 BUILT IN 1969 BY HEINRIC BRAND SCHIFFSWERFT GMBH, OLDENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY METZYMAR SA. PASSAGE THESSALONIKI FOR MISUATA, LIBYA. DEVELOPED A LIST WHICH SUDDENTLY INCREASED IN THE EARLY HOURS OF 22.10.84. LISTIED BADLY AND ON ITS BEAM ENDS. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AUDAX wreck located?

The AUDAX wreck is located at coordinates 33 54.3 N,17 43.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AUDAX?

The seabed around the AUDAX lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the AUDAX sink?

The AUDAX sank on Oct 22, 1984.

When was the wreck of the AUDAX discovered?

The wreck of the AUDAX was discovered in 1984.

What country did the AUDAX belong to?

The AUDAX belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AUDAX carrying?

The AUDAX was carrying construction materials,cement,machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AUDAX?

The AUDAX had a tonnage of 999 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUDAX?

The AUDAX is classified as a carrier.

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