Agios Nikolaos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Agios nikolaos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 43.825 N,24 14.472 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.730417
  • Longitude: 24.241200
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name AGIOS NIKOLAOS
Type barge
Flag GR
Tonnage 446
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1983
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Agios Nikolaos is a significant underwater obstruction located in the North Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece at coordinates 40 43.825 N, 24 14.472 E. Originally reported as the vessel Ay Nikolas, this sunken wreck site is officially documented by the UK Hydrographic Office. The underwater site consists of the remains of the steel vessel Agios Nikolaos, which lies on the seabed as a non-dangerous wreck. Mariners and researchers navigating the waters near the Greek coastline should note this position as a documented underwater hazard. Data provided by Lloyds and confirmed through historical maritime notices establish the identity and location of the Agios Nikolaos wreck at 40 43.825 N, 24 14.472 E.

Surveying Details

H5995/83 1.6.84 VESSEL 'AY NIKOLAS' SUNK IN 404351N, 241430E. (GREEK NM 53/84). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 6.9.84 CORRECT NAME 'AGIOS NIKOLAOS'. (LLOYDS VOL.257).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OVER 100 YEARS OLD & LAST USED AS SLOP BARGE. DELIBERATELY SUNK BY OWNERS. (LLOYDS VOL.257).

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FAQ

Where is the AGIOS NIKOLAOS wreck located?

The AGIOS NIKOLAOS wreck is located at coordinates 40 43.825 N,24 14.472 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGIOS NIKOLAOS?

The seabed around the AGIOS NIKOLAOS lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the AGIOS NIKOLAOS sink?

The AGIOS NIKOLAOS sank on Sep 7, 1983.

When was the wreck of the AGIOS NIKOLAOS discovered?

The wreck of the AGIOS NIKOLAOS was discovered in 1984.

What country did the AGIOS NIKOLAOS belong to?

The AGIOS NIKOLAOS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the AGIOS NIKOLAOS?

The AGIOS NIKOLAOS had a tonnage of 446 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGIOS NIKOLAOS?

The AGIOS NIKOLAOS is classified as a barge.

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