Veras Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Veras Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 46.5 N,38 48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.775000
  • Longitude: 38.800000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERAS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 5049
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 2003

Surveying Details

H3903/78 4.10.79 H3903/78 4.10.79 GROUNDED W SIDE OF ELIZA SHOAL, NEAR JEDDAH. (LL 21 22 & 25.8.79). INS AS STPA. - NM 2518/79. H3093/78 12.11.79 H3093/78 12.11.79 REFLOATED. (LL 6.11.79). DELETE. - NM 2800/79.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED. PASSAGE PIREAUS FOR VIETNAM. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VERAS wreck located?

The VERAS wreck is located at coordinates 21 46.5 N,38 48 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERAS?

The seabed around the VERAS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VERAS sink?

The VERAS sank on Jul 13, 1979.

When was the wreck of the VERAS discovered?

The wreck of the VERAS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the VERAS belong to?

The VERAS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the VERAS?

The VERAS had a tonnage of 5049 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERAS?

The VERAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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