Paravalos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Paravalos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 11.4 N,125 30.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.190000
  • Longitude: 125.508333
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARAVALOS
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 224.5 m
Width 32 m
Draught 17.7
Tonnage 30848
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2008

Surveying Details

H2901/87 21.7.87 H2901/87 21.7.87 LOCATED BY SALVORS IN 341118N, 1252954E IN GENERAL DEPTH OF ABOUT 82MTRS. (LL, 16.7.87). INS WK USC 20MTRS. - NM 2355/87. H2993/71 2.9.87 H2993/71 2.9.87 NOW IN 341130N, 1253030E. (ROK NM 511(T)/87 & KOREAN 214). NCA. HH557/400/01 8.1.93 HH557/400/01 8.1.93 SHOWN AS DANGEROUS WK IN 341124N, 1253030E [TOK] ON KOREAN 214. - NM 3839/92.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1983 BY NIPPON KOKAN K.K. TSURUMI SHIPYARD, YOKOHAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ODAL SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE TAMPA FOR YANTAI, CHINA. RAN AGROUND ON A SUBMERGED ROCK 1M SW OF MANJAE DO. SLIPPED OFF THE ROCK AND EVENTUALLY SANK. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 11.4 N,125 30.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the PARAVALOS wreck located?

The PARAVALOS wreck is located at coordinates 34 11.4 N,125 30.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PARAVALOS?

The seabed around the PARAVALOS lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the PARAVALOS sink?

The PARAVALOS sank on Jul 2, 1987.

When was the wreck of the PARAVALOS discovered?

The wreck of the PARAVALOS was discovered in 1987.

What country did the PARAVALOS belong to?

The PARAVALOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PARAVALOS carrying?

The PARAVALOS was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the PARAVALOS?

The PARAVALOS had a tonnage of 30848 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARAVALOS?

The PARAVALOS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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