Aristoteles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Aristoteles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 57.71 N,17 12.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.961833
  • Longitude: 17.208500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name ARISTOTELES
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 115.6 m
Width 16.1 m
Draught 9.3
Tonnage 4306
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.11.77 VESSEL GROUNDED IN 430200N, 164900E. (LLOYDS VOL.230). 22.11.77 STILL AGROUND IN 425742N, 171248E. (LLOYDS VOL.230). H1272/78 6.1.78 ST IN 425742N, 171248E. (LLOYDS VOL.231). CHART AS ST. BR STD. 21.6.79 SALVAGE WORK STARTED. (LLOYDS VOL.237). 21.9.79 VESSEL REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.237). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY LUBECKER FLENDER-WERKE, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MATAGRE CIA.NAV., S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM PLOCE FOR BAR, SOUTHERN YUGOSLAVIA. RAN HARD AGROUND. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. REMOVED & TOWED TO SPLIT TO BE SCRAPPED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARISTOTELES wreck located?

The ARISTOTELES wreck is located at coordinates 42 57.71 N,17 12.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARISTOTELES?

The seabed around the ARISTOTELES lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ARISTOTELES sink?

The ARISTOTELES sank on Nov 11, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ARISTOTELES discovered?

The wreck of the ARISTOTELES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ARISTOTELES belong to?

The ARISTOTELES belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the ARISTOTELES?

The ARISTOTELES had a tonnage of 4306 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARISTOTELES?

The ARISTOTELES is classified as a motor vessel.

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