Evagelia S (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Evagelia s (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 59.45 N,49 2.893 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.990833
  • Longitude: 49.048217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 146.3 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 11.6
Orientation 9
Tonnage 9153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1982
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3927/88 19.9.88 H3927/88 19.9.88 REPORTED STRANDED 25 MILES OFF BANDER E KHOMEYNI. (APPENDIX A TO DI(ROW) LOGISTICS BRIEF 6/88). IT WOULD APPEAR THAT REPORT THAT VESSEL WAS TOWED TO BUSHIRE IS INCORRECT. H2501/88 20.10.88 H2501/88 20.10.88 WK OF A TANKER REPORTED ON EDGE OF THE BANK NEAR NO 11 BUOY. (J/2008/27/88, 10.10.88). NCA YET. H2924/75 13.12.88 13.12.88 DETAILS GIVEN IN J/2008/27/88 TRANSFERRED TO H2924/75. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL, 19.4.89). NCA. NAME GIVEN AS EVANGILIOUS. HH496/400/01 21.6.91 HH496/400/01 21.6.91 ST IN 295915N, 490306.5E. (MV WILTSHIRE, 19.5.91). - NM 1952/91. HH496/400/03 8.11.96 HH496/400/03 8.11.96 REPD TO LIE IN 295915N, 490306E. (IRANIAN FAX DTD 5.10.96). NE 1268. 9.8.12 9.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 2959.450N, 4902.893E. (PG2816). NE 1268. 28.9.12 28.9.12 SHOWN AS STF, LENGTH 130MTRS, LYING 009/189 DEGS ON 1268 [EDN 3 DTD 27.9.12].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2012

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN KHOR MUSA CHANNEL AFTER BEING STRUCK BY BOMBS OR MISSILES FIRED BY IRAQI WAR PLANES. ABANDONED BY CREW. SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN TOWED TO BUSHIRE IN 1983 & ABANDONED. VESSEL, BUILT 1963, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MYRICA SHIPPING CORP.

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FAQ

Where is the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 59.45 N,49 2.893 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 11, 1982.

When was the wreck of the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY)?

The EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 9153 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY)?

The EVAGELIA S (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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