Ouranos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ouranos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 1.11 N,9 0.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.018500
  • Longitude: -9.001500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OURANOS
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 64.3 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 765
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1974
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.1.74 17.1.74 STRANDED ON ROCKS, 400YDS OFFSHORE, PARALLEL TO CLIFFS, HEADING 178DEGS, NEAR CAPE ST VINCENT. (LLOYDS VOL.215) POSN 370100N, 090000W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.3.94 8.3.94 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 40 [1993 1ST EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY SCHPS.V/H DE GROOT& V. VLIET, SLIKKERVEER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARGONAUTE JASON MARITIME CO. ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM TO BARCELONA. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY SEAS NEAR CAPE ST VINCENT AFTER LOSING POWER DUE TO GENERATOR FIRE THE PREVIOUS DAY. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS AFTER SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED. (LLOYDS VOL.215 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the OURANOS wreck located?

The OURANOS wreck is located at coordinates 37 1.11 N,9 0.09 W.

When did the OURANOS sink?

The OURANOS sank on Jan 15, 1974.

When was the wreck of the OURANOS discovered?

The wreck of the OURANOS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the OURANOS belong to?

The OURANOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the OURANOS carrying?

The OURANOS was carrying chemicals,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OURANOS?

The OURANOS had a tonnage of 765 tons.

What type of wreck is the OURANOS?

The OURANOS is classified as a tanker.

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