Avala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Avala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 40.437 N,15 52.162 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.673950
  • Longitude: 15.869367
Wreck Depth 1.5 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVALA
Type motor vessel
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 5
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2014

Surveying Details

H6758/28 3.11.28 SUNK, 339DEGS, 1.15M FROM DUINKA [OTCIC DVAINKA] LT [433921N, 155254E APPROX], OR IN 434030N, 155200E. (HMS BRYANY, HN). NCA. 8.7.94 RE-ASSESSMENT OF DATA SUGGESTS THAT POSITIONS QUOTED PLOT ON LAND; NEW POSN: 339DEGS, 1.1M FROM LT OR, IN 434023N, 155225E PLOTS IN 10MTRS ON BA 2773. (WK SECTION). NCA, TOO VAGUE TO CHART. HH100/351/17 3.10.01 DIVED 8.9.01 IN 4340.437N, 1552.162E [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 1.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH BY DIVER 10MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 20MTRS FROM THE COAST & CAN BE SEEN FROM THE SURFACE. (P GATTERING, LTR REC'D 3.10.01). PLOTS ASHORE ON BA 2773 [WGD]. INS AS WK 1.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER DUST EXPLOSION.

General Comments

DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 40.437 N,15 52.162 E
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FAQ

Where is the AVALA wreck located?

The AVALA wreck is located at coordinates 43 40.437 N,15 52.162 E.

How deep is the AVALA and where exactly is it located?

The AVALA lies at a depth of about 1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 43 40.437 N,15 52.162 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVALA?

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

When was the wreck of the AVALA discovered?

The wreck of the AVALA was discovered in 1928.

What cargo was the AVALA carrying?

The AVALA was carrying cement.

What type of wreck is the AVALA?

The AVALA is classified as a motor vessel.

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