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    SS Varvassi

    July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 by Erica
    The SS Varvassi aground on the Varvassi Reef off The Needles, Isle of Wight, in 1947. The wreck gave its name to the reef, which remains a well-known navigational hazard.

    The Wreck off the Needles

    Introduction

    The SS Varvassi was a 3,874‑ton Greek merchant steamship that became infamous after running aground off the Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, on 5 January 1947.


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