Verona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Verona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 38.4 N,0 2.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.640000
  • Longitude: 0.035000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERONA
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 144.8 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 9608
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH429/410/02 4.3.98 HH429/410/02 4.3.98 DRIFTED AND SAID TO BE GROUNDED IN 053824N, 000206E. (LL, 5.2.98). HH429/410/02 4.3.98 HH429/410/02 4.3.98 NO ATTEMPT TO REFLOAT. APPARENTLY ABANDONED. (LL, 26.2.98). INS AS ST PA. BR STD. SEP 2008/000032336 6.5.08 6.5.08 NOT SHOWN ON US 57082 [4TH EDN MAR '08] OR SEEN ON 'FLASH EARTH' [2007]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3052/08.
Last Amended Date May 6, 2008

Circumstances of loss

17.12.97 BUILT IN 1975. ARRIVED TEMA 17.12.97. CAUGHT FIRE 15.1.98 AT TEMA ANCHORAGE WHILE WAITING TO BERTH IN TEMA DRY DOCKS. LATER DRIFTED, GROUNDED AND ABANDONED. ORIGINAL PASSAGE WAS DURBAN FOR APAPA/LAGOS BUT GROUNDED WHILE ENTERING APAPA/LAGOS AND WAS TOWED TO TEMA FOR REPAIRS. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the VERONA wreck located?

The VERONA wreck is located at coordinates 5 38.4 N,0 2.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERONA?

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

When did the VERONA sink?

The VERONA sank on Jan 15, 1998.

When was the wreck of the VERONA discovered?

The wreck of the VERONA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the VERONA belong to?

The VERONA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VERONA carrying?

The VERONA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VERONA?

The VERONA had a tonnage of 9608 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERONA?

The VERONA is classified as a carrier.

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