Athlos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athlos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 14 S,3 8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -30.233333
  • Longitude: -3.133333
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHLOS
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 156.3 m
Width 20.2 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 10733
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3008/80 19.8.80 H3008/80 19.8.80 REPORTED IN 301400S, 030800W, APPROX. (LL VOL. 241). POSN IN NAVEREA VII 110/80 GIVEN AS 300900S, 032600W. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-CAPE WRATH, EX-STEPHANIE. BUILT IN 1960 BY W DENNY & BROS LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KORAES SHIPPING CO INC. PASSAGE SANTOS FOR KARACHI. ABANDONED BY HER CREW AFTER THE ENGINE ROOM & NO 2 HOLD FLOODED. LAST SEEN WITH MAIN DECK AWASH. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY PICKED UP. (MSD & WRECKSITE.EU). OWNER ALSO NAMED AS LYLE SHIPPING CO LTD, GLASGOW. (WRECKSITE.EU).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHLOS wreck located?

The ATHLOS wreck is located at coordinates 30 14 S,3 8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHLOS?

The seabed around the ATHLOS lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the ATHLOS sink?

The ATHLOS sank on Jul 31, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ATHLOS discovered?

The wreck of the ATHLOS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ATHLOS belong to?

The ATHLOS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ATHLOS carrying?

The ATHLOS was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ATHLOS?

The ATHLOS had a tonnage of 10733 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHLOS?

The ATHLOS is classified as a steam ship.

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