Lama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 38 N,12 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.633333
  • Longitude: -12.666667
Water Depth 3900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAMA
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 105.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3727
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH432/350/01 3.5.89 SANK IN 343800N, 124000W. (LL 11.4.89). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-VASSILIS D '86, EX-JUNIOR '81, EX-FRE '78. BUILT IN 1977 BY HIGAKI ZOSEN KK, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANSWER SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE TEMA FOR ROTTERDAM. WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH JAPANESE FV DAIKO MARU. SANK ABOUT 8 OR 9 HOURS LATER. CREW RECVERED BY FV. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LAMA wreck located?

The LAMA wreck is located at coordinates 34 38 N,12 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAMA?

The seabed around the LAMA lies at approximately 3900 meters deep.

When did the LAMA sink?

The LAMA sank on Apr 7, 1989.

When was the wreck of the LAMA discovered?

The wreck of the LAMA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the LAMA belong to?

The LAMA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the LAMA carrying?

The LAMA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the LAMA?

The LAMA had a tonnage of 3727 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAMA?

The LAMA is classified as a carrier.

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