Sea Austral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea austral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 56.7 N,57 24.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.945000
  • Longitude: 57.408333
Water Depth 1460 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA AUSTRAL
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 100.1 m
Width 16 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3825
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.7.01 SANK IN 2456.7N, 5724.5E. (LL 6.7.01). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-NEW CHARM-01, EX-MINIBUK BEAR-98, EX-SUPER ARIA-98, EX-YOU YI-96, EX-YOU YI 6-92. BUILT IN 1989 BY GEORGI DIMITROV, VARNA. HAD FIRE AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION ON BOARD. LOF SIGNED. VESSEL SANK IN SAME POSN LATER SAME DAY. PASSAGE GIJON FOR IRAQ. CARGO STEEL PRODUCTS.

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FAQ

Where is the SEA AUSTRAL wreck located?

The SEA AUSTRAL wreck is located at coordinates 24 56.7 N,57 24.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA AUSTRAL?

The seabed around the SEA AUSTRAL lies at approximately 1460 meters deep.

When did the SEA AUSTRAL sink?

The SEA AUSTRAL sank on Jul 5, 2001.

When was the wreck of the SEA AUSTRAL discovered?

The wreck of the SEA AUSTRAL was discovered in 2001.

What country did the SEA AUSTRAL belong to?

The SEA AUSTRAL belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SEA AUSTRAL carrying?

The SEA AUSTRAL was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SEA AUSTRAL?

The SEA AUSTRAL had a tonnage of 3825 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA AUSTRAL?

The SEA AUSTRAL is classified as a carrier.

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