Ajax Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ajax ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 54.93 N,21 41.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.915500
  • Longitude: 21.696000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name AJAX II
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 71.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 837
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck AJAX II is located in the Navarino Port area at coordinates 36 54.93 N, 21 41.76 E. This vessel, officially declared a total loss following a sinking event recorded in December 1978, remains a significant underwater obstruction in the region. Historical data assessments for the AJAX II indicate that the wreckage is positioned within Navarino Port, with updated survey coordinates accurately pinpointing its location. Maritime navigators and researchers should note the wreck's status as a total loss. While historical filing coordinates previously plotted on land, corrected navigational data now confirms the current underwater position at 36 54.93 N, 21 41.76 E.

Surveying Details

14.12.78 SANK IN NAVARINO PORT. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN 10/78). NCA, POSN APPROX 365500N, 214200E FOR FILING ONLY. 8.12.78 VESSEL HAS BEEN DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.234). 17.12.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PREVIOUS POSN FOR FILING ONLY PLOTS ON LAND. POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 3655.000N, 2141.800E [EUR]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

1.10.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY SCHIFFB. UNTERWESER, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LANSHIP S A. ON PASSAGE FROM RAVENNA FOR TRIPOILI. SPRANG A LEAK 30M NW OF PYLOS ON 1.10.78. TAKEN IN TOW TO NAVARINO PORT BUT SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AJAX II wreck located?

The AJAX II wreck is located at coordinates 36 54.93 N,21 41.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AJAX II?

The seabed around the AJAX II lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the AJAX II sink?

The AJAX II sank on Oct 2, 1978.

When was the wreck of the AJAX II discovered?

The wreck of the AJAX II was discovered in 1978.

What country did the AJAX II belong to?

The AJAX II belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AJAX II carrying?

The AJAX II was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the AJAX II?

The AJAX II had a tonnage of 837 tons.

What type of wreck is the AJAX II?

The AJAX II is classified as a carrier.

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