Kuriat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kuriat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 39.94 N,5 49.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.665667
  • Longitude: 5.832167
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KURIAT
Type motor vessel
Flag TN
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.4.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 424000N, 060000E APPROX, OR 220DEG, 32M FROM PORQUEROLLES & 30M S OF TOULON. (LL 219). BEARINGS GIVEN PLOT IN 424000N, 055000E APPROX. TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 2.9.81 SHOWN AS NDW IN GEN DEPTH 2300MTRS ON FRENCH 6632 [1981 EDN]. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 9.4.14 NOT SHOWN ON FR369510 [EDN 2.2]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY BRODOGRADILISTE 'BIJELA', BIJELA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE TUNISIEN DE NAVIGATION. PASSAGE PORT ST LOUIS DU RHONE FOR TUNIS. SANK IN STRONG WINDS & HEAVY SEAS. ALL 16 CREW PRESUMED DROWNED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KURIAT wreck located?

The KURIAT wreck is located at coordinates 42 39.94 N,5 49.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KURIAT?

The seabed around the KURIAT lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the KURIAT sink?

The KURIAT sank on Apr 10, 1975.

When was the wreck of the KURIAT discovered?

The wreck of the KURIAT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the KURIAT belong to?

The KURIAT belonged to TN.

What cargo was the KURIAT carrying?

The KURIAT was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the KURIAT?

The KURIAT had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the KURIAT?

The KURIAT is classified as a motor vessel.

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