Ayia Varvara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ayia varvara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 3.725 N,34 26.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.062083
  • Longitude: 34.445550
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AYIA VARVARA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 73.2 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 5.6
Orientation 145
Tonnage 968
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1976
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2025

Surveying Details

9.7.76 AGROUND IN 280342N, 342636E. (LL, 29.6.76, 1 &7.7.76) H2486/67 8.2.77 ST IN 280330N, 342655E. REPD TO LIE APPROX 302DEGS, 4C FROM CHARTED ST. (ROSTOK NM 2036/76) NCA. 18.2.77 ST SHOWN IN 280412N, 342632E ON US 62020 [1976 EDN]. NCA. H2486/67 27.6.77 ST IN 280345N, 342645E, OR 330DEGS [T], 0.4M FROM WK IN 280330N, 342655E. REPD ENTIRE HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. BOTH ANCHORS RUN OUT ON REEF. HEADING APPROX 325DEGS. (MV ACDABA CROWN HN DTD 9.6.77) BR STD. 17.10.77 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS & REMAINS IN SAME POSN. WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. (LL,15.10.77). H2486/67 28.11.77 REPD AS CONSPIC 340DEGS, 4C FROM CHARTED WK. (HMS TIGER HN T105/77, DTD 28.10.77) NCA. H2486/67 6.3.78 REPD AGAIN AS CONSPIC & RA CONSPIC. (MV CLAN MACINDOE HN DTD 22.1.78). 1.9.93 SHOWN AS ST RA CONSPIC IN 280343.5N, 342644E [WGD]. NC 801. HH477/400/03 17.7.96 WK HAS BROKEN UP CONSIDERABLY AND IS NO LONGER VISUALLY OR RADAR CONSPIC. (TELECON HALLIWELL/WHITE, 16.7.96) BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-NINA, EX- ATHENIA, EX- PETROS, BUILT 1950 BY CHANTIERS ET ATELIERS AUG-NORMAND, LE HAVRE, WITH 5 CYLINDER OIL FIRED ENGINE OF 750BHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GESTAR SHIPPING CO. LTD., FAMAGUSTA. ON PASSAGE AQABA FOR PORT SAID. RAN AGROUND ON VERY HARD ROCKY BOTTOM N OF STRAIT OF TIRAN. ENGINE ROOM AND HOLDS FLOODED, CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. CREW RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the AYIA VARVARA wreck located?

The AYIA VARVARA wreck is located at coordinates 28 3.725 N,34 26.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AYIA VARVARA?

The seabed around the AYIA VARVARA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the AYIA VARVARA sink?

The AYIA VARVARA sank on Jun 27, 1976.

When was the wreck of the AYIA VARVARA discovered?

The wreck of the AYIA VARVARA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the AYIA VARVARA belong to?

The AYIA VARVARA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the AYIA VARVARA carrying?

The AYIA VARVARA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AYIA VARVARA?

The AYIA VARVARA had a tonnage of 968 tons.

What type of wreck is the AYIA VARVARA?

The AYIA VARVARA is classified as a motor vessel.

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