Joya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Joya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 30 N,42 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.500000
  • Longitude: 42.383333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOYA
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.2.78 STRANDED IN 153000N, 422300E APPROX. (LL, 24.2.78). 6.3.78 VESSEL BADLY DAMAGED AND LOOTED, PRESUMED ABANDONED. (LL, 6.3.78).
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

24.2.78 YACHT 'JOYA' STRANDED ON UQBAN ISLAND DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER. CREW OF FIVE RESCUED FROM ISLAND TWO WEEKS LATER BY YEMENI MILITARY. VESSEL WAS LATER LOOTED. (LL, 24.2.78).

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FAQ

Where is the JOYA wreck located?

The JOYA wreck is located at coordinates 15 30 N,42 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOYA?

The seabed around the JOYA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the JOYA sink?

The JOYA sank on Feb 2, 1978.

When was the wreck of the JOYA discovered?

The wreck of the JOYA was discovered in 1978.

What type of wreck is the JOYA?

The JOYA is classified as a yacht.

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