Lucky Era Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lucky era Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 18.372 N,72 39.941 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.306200
  • Longitude: -72.665683
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Mean Sea Level
Name LUCKY ERA
Type tanker
Flag CY
Length 167.6 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 12533
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1975
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2017

Surveying Details

24.1.75 AGROUND IN 221900N, 723800W, ON EAST REEF. (LL 219). NCA. 9.4.75 POSN 222700N, 723800W. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN, 1/75). NCA. H4369/74 3.7.75 REPD AS ST PA (CONSPIC) IN 221800N, 724100W. DETECTED ON RADAR AT 20M. (BREST NM 75 22 37). - NM 1446/75. H4369/74 27.4.76 REPD ON 9.2.76 IN 221754N, 723918W, GIVING GOOD RADAR RETURN. (ROSTOCK NM (6)/76, BASED ON REPORT FROM MS JOHN BRINKMAN). NFA. H3572/81 27.8.81 ST SHOWN IN 221742N, 723800W ON CHARTLET. (1981 GUIDE TO BAHAMAS P.345). NCA. H1276/85 13.9.85 ST IN 221818N, 723924W. (US NM 26252/33/85). CHART IN 221754N, 724000W [DATUM SHIFT]. BR STD. 9.9.97 [WGD] POSN: 221815N, 723945W. NC 3914.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY MITSUI ZOSEN, TAMANO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COLMAR MARITIME LTD. PASSAGE PUERTO RICO FOR BALTIMORE. GROUNDED, THEN SUFFERED AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE. ABANDONED. ONE MAN LOST. DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LUCKY ERA wreck located?

The LUCKY ERA wreck is located at coordinates 22 18.372 N,72 39.941 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCKY ERA?

The seabed around the LUCKY ERA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LUCKY ERA sink?

The LUCKY ERA sank on Jan 21, 1975.

When was the wreck of the LUCKY ERA discovered?

The wreck of the LUCKY ERA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the LUCKY ERA belong to?

The LUCKY ERA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the LUCKY ERA carrying?

The LUCKY ERA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LUCKY ERA?

The LUCKY ERA had a tonnage of 12533 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCKY ERA?

The LUCKY ERA is classified as a tanker.

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