Aghios Markos (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Aghios markos (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 52.944 N,23 28.331 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.882400
  • Longitude: 23.472183
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 114.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.3
Orientation 22
Tonnage 4513
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1941
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 29.12.86 WK 24.0MTRS SHOWN IN 375300.5N, 232823.5E [EUR] ON GREEK 413 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. HH100/351/22 12.1.05 LIES ON SAND BOTTOM IN GEN DEPTHS 35-46MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. STERN AND AFTERMOST HOLD FAIRLY INTACT WITH PORT LIST OF ABOUT 75DEGS. REST OF SHIP IS SHATTERED PLATES AND BEAMS WITH NO RECOGNISABLE SHAPE. LIES NNW/SSE WITH STERN SSE AT 46MTRS. LEAST DEPTH OF 24MTRS OVER THE REMAINS OF MIDDLE SUPERSTRUCTURE IN LISTED POSN. DEBRIS OF FWD PART EXTENDS ABOUT 70MTRS N/S AND ABOUT 30MTRS E/W. STERN SECTION ABOUT 30MTRS N/S AND 10MTRS E/W. POSSIBLY 'AGHIOS MARKOS'. (N VASILATOS, EMAIL DTD 10.11.04). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-HOMAYUN. BUILT IN 1919 BY WILLIAM GREY & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL AS A TYPE 'E' STANDARD SHIP. COMMENCED AS 'WAR REDTAIL', DELIVERED AS HOMAYUN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY GERMAN AIR ATTACK AT SALAMIS ISLAND. (N VASILATOS).

General Comments

Rest'D Zone radius 300m. No fishing/diving/anchoring/salvage.

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FAQ

Where is the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 52.944 N,23 28.331 E.

How deep is the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 37 52.944 N,23 28.331 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) sink?

The AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY)?

The AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4513 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY)?

The AGHIOS MARKOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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