Demetra Beauty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Demetra beauty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 32.4 N,57 46.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.540000
  • Longitude: 57.778333
Water Depth 1805 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEMETRA BEAUTY
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 129 m
Width 20 m
Orientation 90
Tonnage 6514
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

HH120/351/01 7.2.91 LAST REPORTED ADRIFT AND SINKING IN 242842N, 575500E. (LL 7.1.91). HH120/351/01 13.5.91 REPORTED ABANDONED AND SINKING IN 242842N, 575500E. (NAVAREA IX 007/91). IN ABOUT 2600MTRS. HH486/400/01 15.7.92 LOCATED BY BMT GROUP USING ROV IN 243224N, 574642E [WGD]. LIES E/W, UPRIGHT WITH NO EXTERNAL DAMAGE VISIBLE. A DOUBTFUL INSURANCE INVESTIGATION IN PROGRESS. IN GEN DEPTH 1805MTRS. (HYD RNO, H30, 21.3.92). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK IN 2432.4N, 5746.7E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FRANIA '87, EX-EVANGELOS D '86, EX-SUN SIRIUS '79, EX-KORYU MARU '75. BUILT IN 1974 BY UJINA ZOSENSHO, HIROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WAVE CITY SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE EMDEN FOR BANDAR ABBAS, CARGO TAR. SUFFERED EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE ROOM, FLOODED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD). PASSAGE SUEZ FOR BANDAR KHOMEINI. CARGO REPORTED AS CARBON MATERIAL USED IN ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY. (HYD, RNO).

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FAQ

Where is the DEMETRA BEAUTY wreck located?

The DEMETRA BEAUTY wreck is located at coordinates 24 32.4 N,57 46.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DEMETRA BEAUTY?

The seabed around the DEMETRA BEAUTY lies at approximately 1805 meters deep.

When did the DEMETRA BEAUTY sink?

The DEMETRA BEAUTY sank on Jan 6, 1991.

When was the wreck of the DEMETRA BEAUTY discovered?

The wreck of the DEMETRA BEAUTY was discovered in 1991.

What country did the DEMETRA BEAUTY belong to?

The DEMETRA BEAUTY belonged to CY.

What cargo was the DEMETRA BEAUTY carrying?

The DEMETRA BEAUTY was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the DEMETRA BEAUTY?

The DEMETRA BEAUTY had a tonnage of 6514 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEMETRA BEAUTY?

The DEMETRA BEAUTY is classified as a motor vessel.

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