Farag Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Farag Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 40.5 N,34 34.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.675000
  • Longitude: 34.581667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARAG
Type carrier
Flag LY
Length 62.5 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 805
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.3.76 VESSEL AGROUND 3M OFF NE TIP OF CYPRUS. (LLOYDS 223). POSN GIVEN IN 354030N, 343454E APPROX. 20.3.79 SALE OF WRECK TO TAKE PLACE 15.3.1979. (LLOYDS 235). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY FLENSBURGER MASCH, FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AFRICAN SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE LATTAIKIA FOR PIREAUS. RAN AGROUND OFF CAPE ANDREAS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FARAG wreck located?

The FARAG wreck is located at coordinates 35 40.5 N,34 34.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FARAG?

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

When did the FARAG sink?

The FARAG sank on Mar 12, 1976.

When was the wreck of the FARAG discovered?

The wreck of the FARAG was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FARAG belong to?

The FARAG belonged to LY.

What was the tonnage of the FARAG?

The FARAG had a tonnage of 805 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARAG?

The FARAG is classified as a carrier.

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