Ancient Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ancient Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 49.947 N,11 56.152 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.832450
  • Longitude: 11.935867
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ANCIENT
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Tonnage 222
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.8.79 SANK AFTER LEAVING PANTELLARIA HR. (LLOYDS VOL.237). POSN 365001N, 115612.1E FOR FILING ONLY. 23.8.79 IT IS PLANNED TO REMOVE AS MUCH OF WRECK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PAY DEBTS. (LLOYDS VOL.237). 19.2.80 VESSEL STILL IN SAME PLACE NO ATTEMPT TO REMOVE WK. (LLOYDS VOL.239). 12.4.89 SHOWN AS ST IN FIRM OUTLINE IN 365001N, 115612.1E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 242. NC 193 [PORTO DI PANTELLERIA]. HH373/400/02 22.9.97 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN NM BLOCK 15/11/97. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 3783/97.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 1997

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1945 [EX 'A. KIRIAKI']. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THEO SHIPPING CO. LTD., PIRAEUS. ON PASSAGE FROM PIRAEUS TO TUNIS. SANK AFTER ROPE FOULED PROPELLER, CAUSING VESSEL TO BE SWEPT BY HEAVY SEAS ONTO ROCKY SHORE OUTSIDE HBR ENTRANCE. REMAINED WITH 40DEG LIST. (LLOYDS VOL.237)

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FAQ

Where is the ANCIENT wreck located?

The ANCIENT wreck is located at coordinates 36 49.947 N,11 56.152 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANCIENT?

The seabed around the ANCIENT lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ANCIENT sink?

The ANCIENT sank on Mar 10, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ANCIENT discovered?

The wreck of the ANCIENT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ANCIENT belong to?

The ANCIENT belonged to HN.

What cargo was the ANCIENT carrying?

The ANCIENT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ANCIENT?

The ANCIENT had a tonnage of 222 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANCIENT?

The ANCIENT is classified as a motor vessel.

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