Unirea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Unirea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 30 N,29 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.500000
  • Longitude: 29.000000
Water Depth 1578 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name UNIREA
Type tanker
Flag RO
Length 302.1 m
Width 46 m
Draught 17.4
Tonnage 88285
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2556/80 29.10.82 H2556/80 29.10.82 VESSEL SANK APPROX 35M E OF CAPE ERMINE (LL). NCA. POSN 423000N, 290000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1979 BY SANTIERUL NAVAL CONSTANTZA , OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNMENT OF ROMANIA. PASSAGE CONSTANTA FOR EGYPT, WHEN SHE SUFFERED EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE. TWO CREW DIED, THE REST WERE SAVED. SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW FOR CONSTANTA, BUT BROKE IN TWO AND SANK 35-40M E OF CAP EMINE, BULGARIA. (LL VOL 250, MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the UNIREA wreck located?

The UNIREA wreck is located at coordinates 42 30 N,29 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNIREA?

The seabed around the UNIREA lies at approximately 1578 meters deep.

When did the UNIREA sink?

The UNIREA sank on Oct 14, 1982.

When was the wreck of the UNIREA discovered?

The wreck of the UNIREA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the UNIREA belong to?

The UNIREA belonged to RO.

What cargo was the UNIREA carrying?

The UNIREA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the UNIREA?

The UNIREA had a tonnage of 88285 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNIREA?

The UNIREA is classified as a tanker.

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