Verza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Verza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 6.667 N,2 48.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.111117
  • Longitude: -2.806383
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERZA
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 82.6 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2002
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2021

Surveying Details

17.6.74 IN 60FT OF WATER AFTER STRIKING ROCKS. ONLY MASTS & FUNNEL VISIBLE. (SEA BREEZES, JUNE 1974). H5493/69 18.6.74 ST PA IN POSN 040DEGS, 0.5M FROM ROCHES DOUVRES LTHO. (FRENCH NM 74 17 11). - NM 1241/74. H1271/74 11.4.80 SHOWN AS ST ON FR 970. AMEND TO ST. BR STD. 29.9.88 NOTED AS ST, 1 MILE ACCURACY. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). AMEND TO ST PA. BR STD. 19.2.97 ST PA IN 490644N, 024818W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1997). BR STD. 30.4.99 POSN 4906.727N, 0248.303W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. 26.2.09 ST PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7153 [2ND EDN' 08, 1:50,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RED PILOT NAVIGAION CO LTD. SANK AFTER RUNNING AGROUND IN DENSE FOG. CREW RECOVERED BY ST PETER PORT LIFEBOAT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VERZA wreck located?

The VERZA wreck is located at coordinates 49 6.667 N,2 48.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VERZA?

The seabed around the VERZA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the VERZA sink?

The VERZA sank on Mar 27, 1974.

When was the wreck of the VERZA discovered?

The wreck of the VERZA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the VERZA belong to?

The VERZA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VERZA carrying?

The VERZA was carrying chemicals,fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the VERZA?

The VERZA had a tonnage of 2002 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERZA?

The VERZA is classified as a carrier.

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