Captayannis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Captayannis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 58.56 N,4 44.495 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.976000
  • Longitude: -4.741583
Wreck Depth -2.4 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPTAYANNIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 127.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 160
Tonnage 4576
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1974
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers W CARD, Q(9)15S CLOSE W
Surveying Details 30.1.74 LYING ON PORT SIDE ABOUT 4C FROM CRAIGENDORAN PIER. (LL, VOL 215). 30.1.74 CONSPIC WK IN 555830N 044424W. WK BUOY LAID. (COMCLYDE, SIG DTD JAN 74). H4695/71 18.3.74 MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3) G 20S, LAID CLOSE W. (CPA NM 4/74). CHART AS ST IN 555834N, 044442W WITH BUOY. - NM 640(T)/74. 25.10.74 VESSEL CANNOT BE LEFT AS IS. WILL BE SALVAGED SOON. (LL, 25.10.74). 11.8.75 WRECK WILL BE THERE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. HAVING DIFFICULTY IN GETTING OWNERS TO AGREE TO SALVAGE. (QHM CLYDE, TELECON 11/8/75). H4695/71 17.1.79 CPA NM 4/74 REMAINS IN FORCE. (CPA NM 1/79). H1941/82 12.1.82 CPA NM 4/74 REMAINS IN FORCE. (CPA NM 1/82). 22.6.82 SHOWN AS ST WITH N CARD BUOY ON NE 2131. N CARD BUOY DELETED. (CHART BRANCH). [SHOWN IN ERROR ON BA 2131 ONLY]. H4695/71 13.4.88 DESCRIBED AS 'RUSTING AND BUCKLING STRUCTURE' IN LETTER WHICH INDICATES THAT FUEL AND LUB OILS REMAIN IN WK. (GLASGOW HERALD, 15.3.88). HH090/778/01 12.11.97 EXAM'D 21.10.97 IN 555833.6N, 044429.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. MAN PLACED ON WK AND HT TO WATERLINE MEASURED AS TIDAL HT RECORDED. FOUND TO DRY 5.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS S. BREAKING UP WITH DECK PLATES RUSTING UP ON EXPOSED SIDE OF WK. E SIDE HAS A NUMBER OF MASTS AND RIGGING JUST BELOW SURFACE. ANCHOR CABLES ALSO NOTED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 778). FROM DRYING HT AND CHARTED VALUE OF MHWS WK ASSESSED AS BEING ALWAYS VISIBLE WITH HT OF 2.4MTRS. CHART AS ST, H 2.4MTRS, IN 555834N, 044425.5W [OGB]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2013

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AFTER A COLLISION WITH STEAM TANKER 'BRITISH LIGHT'. (LL, VOL 215).

General Comments

LYING ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the CAPTAYANNIS wreck located?

The CAPTAYANNIS wreck is located at coordinates 55 58.56 N,4 44.495 W.

How deep is the CAPTAYANNIS and where exactly is it located?

The CAPTAYANNIS lies at a depth of about -2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 58.56 N,4 44.495 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPTAYANNIS?

The seabed around the CAPTAYANNIS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the CAPTAYANNIS sink?

The CAPTAYANNIS sank on Jan 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the CAPTAYANNIS discovered?

The wreck of the CAPTAYANNIS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CAPTAYANNIS belong to?

The CAPTAYANNIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CAPTAYANNIS carrying?

The CAPTAYANNIS was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the CAPTAYANNIS?

The CAPTAYANNIS had a tonnage of 4576 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPTAYANNIS?

The CAPTAYANNIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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