Vernicos Costas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vernicos costas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 22.433 N,28 30.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.373883
  • Longitude: 28.513883
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VERNICOS COSTAS
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5123/70 11.5.82 H5123/70 11.5.82 ST IN 432226N, 282818E [RUSSIAN DATUM]. (USSR NM 10210/81). PLOTS IN 432226N, 283050E [UND] ON BA CHART. NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. 28.9.83 28.9.83 SHOWN ON ROMANIAN 1.1.00.01. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR SULINA. VESSEL GROUNDED ABOUT 500MTRS N OF GARVE KALIAKRA. (LL 195).

General Comments

EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 22.433 N,28 30.833 E
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FAQ

Where is the VERNICOS COSTAS wreck located?

The VERNICOS COSTAS wreck is located at coordinates 43 22.433 N,28 30.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERNICOS COSTAS?

The seabed around the VERNICOS COSTAS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the VERNICOS COSTAS sink?

The VERNICOS COSTAS sank on Feb 11, 1969.

When was the wreck of the VERNICOS COSTAS discovered?

The wreck of the VERNICOS COSTAS was discovered in 1969.

What type of wreck is the VERNICOS COSTAS?

The VERNICOS COSTAS is classified as a tug.

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