Agia Matrona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Agia matrona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 48.94 N,24 33.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.815667
  • Longitude: 24.566167
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGIA MATRONA
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1265
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3630/82 16.12.83 H3630/82 16.12.83 SANK 1.5M OFF ORMOS KALAMITSOUS BEACH, SKIROS ISLAND, IN 40MTRS. (LL 20.9.83). NCA, POSN 384900N, 243400E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

6.10.82 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1966 BY ISRAEL SHIPYARDS LTD, HAIFA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY QUANTEL MARITIME INC. ON PASSAGE FROM ASHDOD FOR PIREAUS. HAD FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM WHILE AT ANCHOR SW OF SKIROS ISLAND ON 6.10.82. REMAINED AT ANCHOR IN KALAMITSA BAY & EVENTUALLY SANK. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AGIA MATRONA wreck located?

The AGIA MATRONA wreck is located at coordinates 38 48.94 N,24 33.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGIA MATRONA?

The seabed around the AGIA MATRONA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the AGIA MATRONA sink?

The AGIA MATRONA sank on Feb 9, 1983.

When was the wreck of the AGIA MATRONA discovered?

The wreck of the AGIA MATRONA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the AGIA MATRONA belong to?

The AGIA MATRONA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AGIA MATRONA carrying?

The AGIA MATRONA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AGIA MATRONA?

The AGIA MATRONA had a tonnage of 1265 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGIA MATRONA?

The AGIA MATRONA is classified as a carrier.

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