Varna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Varna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 8.638 N,8 40.372 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.143967
  • Longitude: -8.672867
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VARNA
Type motor vessel
Flag BG
Length 92.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1935
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH3813/63 17.3.69 ASHORE AT ENTRANCE TO RIVER DOURO. (LL DEC 1968). NCA YET. H4761/74 15.1.75 SHOWN STRANDED IN 2 PARTS; [1] 130.5DEG, 2.58C; [2] 128DEG, 2.68C FROM FELGUEIRAS LT ON PORTUGUESE 61 [1974 EDN]. CHART AS 1 ST, 129DEGS, 2.65C FROM FELGUEIRAS LT. - NM 302/75. 9.12.91 EUR POSN: 410843N, 084017W. NC 3254. 27.12.07 SHOWN AS ST IN 4108.638N, 0840.372W [WGD] ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [2ND EDN JUN '07]. NE 3258.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

20.12.68 BUILT 1958 BY G. DIMITROV SHIPYARD, VARNA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGATION MARITIME BULGARE. ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR BOURGAS. STRANDED AT ENTRANCE TO RIO DOURO WHEN CAUGHT BY A CYCLONIC GUST OF WIND WHEN MANOEUVRING TO PICK UP A PILOT. ALL 34 CREW RESCUED. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO DURING A STORM ON 20.12.68. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the VARNA wreck located?

The VARNA wreck is located at coordinates 41 8.638 N,8 40.372 W.

When did the VARNA sink?

The VARNA sank on Nov 3, 1968.

When was the wreck of the VARNA discovered?

The wreck of the VARNA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the VARNA belong to?

The VARNA belonged to BG.

What cargo was the VARNA carrying?

The VARNA was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the VARNA?

The VARNA had a tonnage of 1935 tons.

What type of wreck is the VARNA?

The VARNA is classified as a motor vessel.

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