Lyra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lyra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 12.85 N,33 36.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.214167
  • Longitude: 33.605550
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYRA
Tonnage 1508
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1958
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Markers LIT: OC.G
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H4566/59 9.9.59 VESSEL AGROUND ON ERG RIYAH IN 281252N, 333615E. (MV ANKING, HN DTD 26.6.59). - NM 2065/59. H4566/59 13.10.59 CONFIRMATION OF ST. (UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC NM 2/59). NFA. H5968/69 9.1.70 EUR POSN: 281255N, 333621E. NC 753. HH476/410/05 15.3.95 WGD POSN: 281251.0N, 333619.8E. NC 333. HH476/450/01 17.11.04 NOW LIT: OC.G. (PORTS & LIGHTHOUSES ADMINISTRATION, ALEXANDRIA, NM 14/04). - NM 5259/04.

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FAQ

Where is the LYRA wreck located?

The LYRA wreck is located at coordinates 28 12.85 N,33 36.333 E.

When did the LYRA sink?

The LYRA sank on Jul 9, 1958.

When was the wreck of the LYRA discovered?

The wreck of the LYRA was discovered in 1959.

What was the tonnage of the LYRA?

The LYRA had a tonnage of 1508 tons.

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