Apostolos M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Apostolos m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 59.817 N,41 23.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.996950
  • Longitude: 41.389167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APOSTOLOS M
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 123.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 3381
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.5.78 11.5.78 AGROUND 3M N OF SAIL MAKAWA REEF. (LL, 13.5.78). 27.7.78 27.7.78 AGROUND IN 170000N, 412000E APPROX. EFFORTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURNS, 5/78). NCA YET. 18.8.78 18.8.78 POSN 170024N, 411948E. ABANDONED - CTL. (LLOYDS). H2777/69 16.11.78 H2777/69 16.11.78 STRANDED AND RADAR CONSPIC IN 170048N, 412000E APPROX. (BREST NM 78 43 44) - NM 2815/78. H3325/79 27.3.80 H3325/79 27.3.80 REPD POSN, 2.4M NW OF SEIL MAKAWA I IN 170000N, 412442E AND RA (CONSPIC). [THIS POSN BASED ON LOCALLY PRODUCED GERMAN CHT, LONGITUDE OF WHICH IS SOME 5 MINS DIFFERENT FROM BA CHARTS]. ALSO REPD IN 170030N, 412454E, HDG 040 (M). (MOD FORM 4, 26.9.79) - AMEND POSN TO 165918N, 411930E - NM 835/80. H3903/78 10.6.78 H3903/78 10.6.78 WITH SHIP ANCHORED IN POSN WITH SEIL MAKAWA I BRG 119 DEG, 6.7M, THE WK BORE 090.75 DEG, RADAR RANGE 5.9M. [MAGNAVOX SAT/NAV FIX GAVE SHIP'S POSN AS 170013N,412336E]. (MV BRITISH FIDELITY, HN 4.5.80) - NCA YET. 2.8.82 2.8.82 SHOWN IN 165949N, 412321E [WGC]. (SAUDI PORTS AUTH. NO. 56) - NE 15. H4259/76 10.8.83 H4259/76 10.8.83 POSN CONFIRMED BY CHARTLETS ACCOMPANYING LETTER FROM MV BARBER MENESTHEUS, DTD 7.6.83. - NCA. H3903/78 15.4.88 H3903/78 15.4.88 POSN NOW 165912N, 412342E [WGC]. (BREST NM 88 09 54). NCA YET. H3903/78 16.6.88 H3903/78 16.6.88 WK APPRARENTLY STILL INTACT AND IS CONSPICOUS. (M SKERRY, MV AL SAFANIYA, HN 1.5.88)
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1939, GROUNDED WHILE ON PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR GIZAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARMARINE SHIPPING CO. S.A., VESSEL WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the APOSTOLOS M wreck located?

The APOSTOLOS M wreck is located at coordinates 16 59.817 N,41 23.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the APOSTOLOS M?

The seabed around the APOSTOLOS M lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the APOSTOLOS M sink?

The APOSTOLOS M sank on May 9, 1978.

When was the wreck of the APOSTOLOS M discovered?

The wreck of the APOSTOLOS M was discovered in 1978.

What country did the APOSTOLOS M belong to?

The APOSTOLOS M belonged to PA.

What cargo was the APOSTOLOS M carrying?

The APOSTOLOS M was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the APOSTOLOS M?

The APOSTOLOS M had a tonnage of 3381 tons.

What type of wreck is the APOSTOLOS M?

The APOSTOLOS M is classified as a motor vessel.

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