Aegeo Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aegeo star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 46.94 N,26 54.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.782333
  • Longitude: 26.916000
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AEGEO STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 57.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH390/430/01 1.10.93 SANK IN NEMRUT BAY IN ABOUT 60MTRS. (LL, 21.9.93). POSN FOR FILING ONLY: 384700N, 265500E. IN APPROX 40MTRS. POSSIBLY UNKNOWN IN 384612N, 265420.5E [39689].
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

21.9.93 SANK SOON AFTER LEAVING PETKIM PETROKIMYA HOLDING AS ALIAGA COMPLEX WHERE 1000TONS PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID HAD BEEN LOADED FOR DELIVERY TO RIJEKA. LOSS ALLEGEDLY DUE TO MISLOADING AND DELAY IN TAKING ON BALLAST. (LL, 21.9.93).

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FAQ

Where is the AEGEO STAR wreck located?

The AEGEO STAR wreck is located at coordinates 38 46.94 N,26 54.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AEGEO STAR?

The seabed around the AEGEO STAR lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the AEGEO STAR sink?

The AEGEO STAR sank on Sep 19, 1993.

When was the wreck of the AEGEO STAR discovered?

The wreck of the AEGEO STAR was discovered in 1993.

What country did the AEGEO STAR belong to?

The AEGEO STAR belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the AEGEO STAR?

The AEGEO STAR had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the AEGEO STAR?

The AEGEO STAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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