MV Akra Aktion

The cargo ship Akra Aktion (prior name Steven) build in 1957 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with following features :

  • Length 91,40 m,
  • Wide 12,54 m,
  • Draught 6,75 m,
  • Capacity 3851 tdw,
  • Engine 1600 CP[1]

The cargo ship sailed under Greek flag and started its journey from Brăila with 3575,52 tons steel laminate to Alexandria, Egypt. On 19.02.1981 the ship got into a storm and stranded several hundred meters from Vama Veche beach. The water was only several meters deep.

The crew was saved but the ship was not savable. The cargo was recovered 20 years later. Now due decay from rust and waves only a small part of wreck. The bow is sometimes visible over the water.[2] [3]

See also

References
  1. "Marinarii.ro - Comunitatea marinarilor si a pasionatiolor de marina Proiect non-profit realizat din pasiune". Marinarii.ro. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. "Povestea epavei de la Vama Veche. Cum a scăpat echipajul de la moarte". 22 February 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  3. "Panoramio - Photo of Epava de la Vama Veche - The Ship Wreck in Vama Veche". Panoramio.com. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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