Astrid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Astrid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 37.934 N,25 59.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.632233
  • Longitude: 25.999450
Water Depth 510 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ASTRID
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 125.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 3188
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as ASTRID is located in the Aegean Sea near the island of Astypalaia, Greece. The precise underwater wreck position is recorded at coordinates 36 37.934 N, 25 59.967 E. Historical survey data from the UK Hydrographic Office tracks the vessel since 1973, with various reports placing the obstruction in the vicinity of 36 38.000 N, 26 00.000 E. While earlier charts noted the ASTRID as a non-dangerous wreck (NDW) positioned in deep water, current maritime records classify it as a submerged obstruction too deep to pose a surface navigation hazard. The site remains a point of interest for hydrographic surveys in the Aegean region.

Surveying Details

24.4.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M N OF ASTIPALAIA, IN 363800N, 260000E APPROX. (LL 212). NCA. 7.5.85 NDW SHOWN IN 363800N, 260000E ON GREEK 42 [1984 EDN, 1:250,000]. IN APPROX 500MTRS. NCA. SEP 2007/000039126 27.6.07 NDW PA SHOWN IN 3638.000N, 2600.000E [EUR] ON GREEK 424 [OCT '06 EDN, 1:150,000]. TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY DEUSTCHE WERFT AG, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASTID SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BEIRUT FOR GOCEK, TURKEY. SANK AFTER A FIRE AND EXPLOSION. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASTRID wreck located?

The ASTRID wreck is located at coordinates 36 37.934 N,25 59.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTRID?

The seabed around the ASTRID lies at approximately 510 meters deep.

When did the ASTRID sink?

The ASTRID sank on Apr 23, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ASTRID discovered?

The wreck of the ASTRID was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ASTRID belong to?

The ASTRID belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ASTRID?

The ASTRID had a tonnage of 3188 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTRID?

The ASTRID is classified as a carrier.

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