Byron I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Byron i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.935933
  • Longitude: 24.814467
Wreck Depth 0.1 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BYRON I
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 147.2 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 11.7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 8541
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1985
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3630/82 26.2.85 WRECKED AT KALILIMENES. BROKEN IN TWO. STERN SUNK AND FORE PART CAPSIZED. (LLOYDS VOL.259). NCA YET. H3630/82 20.8.85 PHOTOGRAPH INDICATES WRECK LYING PORT SIDE TO ROCKS WITH ABOUT 15DEG STBD LIST. (LL, 7.8.85). H3781/81 23.9.85 POSN 345610N, 244856E, OR 059DEG, 0.86M FROM AY PAVLOS CHURCH. (GREEK NM 71/85). INS ST IN 345608.5N, 244854E [UND]. BR STD. H2306/73 24.9.87 WK, WHICH NEVER COVERS, 345525N, 244930E. (FRENCH NM 87/35/21). PLOTS IN 35-40FMS! NCA, PRESUME IT REFERS TO THIS WK. HH386/420/01 21.3.91 WK OF 'GREEK' MERCHANT VESSEL LIES SW OF NISIS TRAPOS. (FRENCH NM 91 08 01). POSSIBLY THIS WK. 20.7.93 ST SHOWN IN 345600N, 244854E ON GREEK 443/2 [1962 EDN CORRECT TO GREEK NM 43/90]. POSN CALCULATED USING SPHEROIDS FROM GREEK 443/2 REF POINTS [UND]. NC 1707. HH386/420/02 28.7.98 DELETE ST IN 345610N, 244856E [UND]. INSERT DW PA IN 345604N, 244856E [UND]. (GREEK NM 5/89/98). DELETE ST LYING 045DEGS, 1935MTRS FROM MEGALONISI LT, AND INSERT DW PA, 185MTRS [0.1M] S, OR 049DEGS, 1800MTRS FROM MEGALONISI LT. LISTED POSN AMENDED TO 335554N, 244854E [UND]. - NM 3124/98. HH386/420/02 9.9.98 NOW WK 0.1MTRS IN 345613N, 244857E [UND], OR 043.5DEGS, 1934MTRS FROM MEGALONISI LT. (GREEK NM 7/144/98). - NM 3700/98. 31.1.03 SHOWN IN 3456.156N, 248.868E [UND] ON BA 1707 [MAR'03 EDN]. PLAN IS UNGRADUATED. POSN TAKEN FROM ARCS IMAGE.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DENNER SERVICES INC. PASSAGE GYDINIA FOR INDIA. HAD BEEN LYING AT BUNKERING STATION SINCE EARLY JANUARY, WAS DRIVEN AGROUND DURING VERY SEVERE WEATHER. BROKE IN TWO AND STERN SECTION SANK. CREW RECOVERED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

General Comments

LYING ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E
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FAQ

Where is the BYRON I wreck located?

The BYRON I wreck is located at coordinates 34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E.

How deep is the BYRON I and where exactly is it located?

The BYRON I lies at a depth of about 0.1 meters and is located at coordinates 34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BYRON I?

The seabed around the BYRON I lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BYRON I sink?

The BYRON I sank on Jan 17, 1985.

When was the wreck of the BYRON I discovered?

The wreck of the BYRON I was discovered in 1985.

What country did the BYRON I belong to?

The BYRON I belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BYRON I carrying?

The BYRON I was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the BYRON I?

The BYRON I had a tonnage of 8541 tons.

What type of wreck is the BYRON I?

The BYRON I is classified as a carrier.

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