vera k

The Vera K was a Lebanese freighter that ran aground in 1972, not far from Paphos harbour (about 20 minutes). In 1974 she was deemed a hazard to shipping, and permission was given to blow her up. Rumour has it that a ridiculously large amount of old War Time ordnance was used, and she now is almost unrecognisable for the 200m freighter that she once was. The bridge section lies remarkably intact within a large crater at about 10m, although signs of age are now showing. The other three sections are also in the crater, the walls of which make up a lovely swim through and various tunnels and gullies.