Vernicos Barbara Iv Wreck

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Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vernicos barbara iv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 52.192 N,5 12.978 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.869867
  • Longitude: -5.216300
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERNICOS BARBARA IV
Type tug
Flag GR
Length 31.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 193
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5001/72 20.10.81 H5001/72 20.10.81 ASHORE 0.75M FROM SOLVA. VERNICOS GIORGOS HOLED. 2 OTHER TUGS STILL AFLOAT AND ATTACHED TO TOW, POSSIBILITY OF TOWING TO MILFORD HAVEN WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (LL, 20.10.81). H5001/72 26.10.81 H5001/72 26.10.81 VERNICOS GIORGOS & VERNICOS ALEXIA DECLARED TOTAL LOSSES. VERNICOS BARBARA MAY BE SALVAGED. OCEAN DYNAMICS OF SOLVA CARRYING OUT SALVAGE, UNDER JURISDICTION OF RECEIVER OF WRECKS. (LL, 21,22.10.81). H5001/72 3.11.81 H5001/72 3.11.81 CORRECT NAMES NOW GIVEN AS - VERNICOS GIORGIS, VERNICOS BARBARA IV, & VERNICOS ALEXIA. (LL 29.10.81) NCA. H5001/72 18.1.82 H5001/72 18.1.82 ALL 3 TUGS STILL LYING IN SAME POSN. FUTURE UNKNOWN. (LL 17.12.81) H5001/72 13.5.82 H5001/72 13.5.82 EQUIPMENT SALVAGED FROM THESE WKS TO BE AUCTIONED AUG, 1982. (LL, 24.4.82) H1288/83/361 5.4.84 H1288/83/361 5.4.84 DIVERS REPORT OF SEPT 1983. VERNICOS BARBARA IV 'STILL IN SHAPE', BUT GRADUALLY BREAKING UP. ALL 3 TUGS HAVE KELP GROWING ON THEM. POSN 515210N, 051251W. (S J HUMPHREY). CHART AS ST 'WKS'. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5152.192N, 0512.978W. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-COLLINGWOOD II, EX-COLLINWOOD, EX-HEATHCOCK '70. BUILT IN 1958 BY CAMMEL LAIRD & CO LTD, BIRKENHEAD. 4 STROKE, 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1088 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR PIREAUS. WAS BEING TOWED, TOGETHER WITH VERNICOS ALEXIA, BY VERNICOS GIORGIS. TOWING VESSEL FOULED PROP ON TOW DURING A GALE AND ALL 3 TUGS WERE BLOWN ONTO ROCKS AND BECAME A CTL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VERNICOS BARBARA IV wreck located?

The VERNICOS BARBARA IV wreck is located at coordinates 51 52.192 N,5 12.978 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VERNICOS BARBARA IV?

The seabed around the VERNICOS BARBARA IV lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VERNICOS BARBARA IV sink?

The VERNICOS BARBARA IV sank on Oct 18, 1981.

When was the wreck of the VERNICOS BARBARA IV discovered?

The wreck of the VERNICOS BARBARA IV was discovered in 1981.

What country did the VERNICOS BARBARA IV belong to?

The VERNICOS BARBARA IV belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the VERNICOS BARBARA IV?

The VERNICOS BARBARA IV had a tonnage of 193 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERNICOS BARBARA IV?

The VERNICOS BARBARA IV is classified as a tug.

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