Vasso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vasso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 32 N,54 32.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.533333
  • Longitude: 54.548333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VASSO
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 135.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4631
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Surveying Details

H3064/75 29.5.75 STILL REMAINS UPRIGHT, GIVING THE IMPRESSION OF BEING STILL AFLOAT & IN NO HARM. POSN 117DEG, 2.8M FROM WELL ON CHART 5. (PORT OFFICER, ADEN PORT TRUST, DTD 24.4.75). CHART AS ST PA (CONSPIC). - NM 1234/75. H3064/75 21.7.77 REPD 132DEG, 1.2M OFF S POINT OF RAS RADRESSA, STERN DOWN, HEADING E'LY. GOOD RADAR ECHO, FAIRLY INTACT. TWO MASTS, GREY HULL, YELLOW FUNNEL. (MV 'TROLL LAKE', HN DTD 26.6.77). 18.10.77 STILL LYING WHERE GROUNDED. CONSIDERED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 230). H2500/80 12.2.80 REPD AS CONSPIC ON 11.10.79 (J.2003/5/80). ADD RA CONSPIC. 7.6.03 ST RA IN 1232.000N, 5432.900E. [WGD]. NC 2970. STS FOR PA CONSPIC.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY LUBECKER FLENDER-WERKE AG, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASTROFELIZ ARMADORA, SA. PASSAGE FROM KHORRAMSHAHR. GROUNDED ON EXTREME E END OF SOCOTRA ON SHARP ROCKS. ABANDONED & LOOTED BY NATIVES. DECLARED A CTL. (MSD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the VASSO wreck located?

The VASSO wreck is located at coordinates 12 32 N,54 32.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VASSO?

The seabed around the VASSO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the VASSO sink?

The VASSO sank on Jan 31, 1975.

When was the wreck of the VASSO discovered?

The wreck of the VASSO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the VASSO belong to?

The VASSO belonged to GR.

What cargo was the VASSO carrying?

The VASSO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VASSO?

The VASSO had a tonnage of 4631 tons.

What type of wreck is the VASSO?

The VASSO is classified as a carrier.

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