Ariadne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ariadne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 14 N,15 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.233333
  • Longitude: 15.233333
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ARIADNE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 52.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.3.79 SANK IN 371400N, 151400E APPROX. (LL 235). NFA. 16.10.99 SEE ALSO [38623], GREEK MV, POSSIBLY THE SAME VESSEL. 5.11.12 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 271 [1999 EDN, RESTAMPA 2000]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2012

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM CEPHALONIA FOR BARCELONA. SANK AFTER ENGINE BROKE DOWN & HIGH SEAS HURLED HER AGAINST A BREAKWATER. SEVEN CREW & ONE PASSENGER SAFE. (LL).

General Comments

See Also: 38623

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FAQ

Where is the ARIADNE wreck located?

The ARIADNE wreck is located at coordinates 37 14 N,15 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIADNE?

The seabed around the ARIADNE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ARIADNE sink?

The ARIADNE sank on Mar 5, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ARIADNE discovered?

The wreck of the ARIADNE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ARIADNE belong to?

The ARIADNE belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ARIADNE?

The ARIADNE had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIADNE?

The ARIADNE is classified as a motor vessel.

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