Cavo Sidero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Cavo sidero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 56.139 N,23 34.969 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.935650
  • Longitude: 23.582817
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CAVO SIDERO
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 93.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.1.81 ASHORE ON NISOS PSITTALIA. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL VOLS.246, 247 & 248). H3630/82 10.6.82 ST IN 375614.5N, 233502.5E. (ATHENS NM 41/82). - NM 1269/82. 7.1.85 PHOTO TAKEN IN SUMMER OF 1984 CLEARLY SHOWED VESSEL BEACHED, PORT SIDE ON, AT PSITTALIA ISLAND. (SEA BREEZES, JANUARY 1985). HH382/530/01 10.3.91 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (MV 'LESLEY-JANE C', HN DTD 4.2.93). NCA YET. HH382/530/01 22.8.96 NOW WK 3.6MTRS IN 375614N, 233502E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 6/129/96). - NM 3207/96. 19.7.16 SHOWN AS WK 3.6MTRS IN 3756.172N, 2334.993E [WGD] ON GR6QQK01. (EDN 2.29, DTD 12.1.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT in 1955 BY ORESTEIN KOPPEL & LUBECKER, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERCULES SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE VARNA FOR DUBHAI. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE DURING A STORM WHILE ANCHORED IN PIRAEUS ROADS. ABANDONED AS CTL. ONE MAN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAVO SIDERO wreck located?

The CAVO SIDERO wreck is located at coordinates 37 56.139 N,23 34.969 E.

How deep is the CAVO SIDERO and where exactly is it located?

The CAVO SIDERO lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 37 56.139 N,23 34.969 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAVO SIDERO?

The seabed around the CAVO SIDERO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CAVO SIDERO sink?

The CAVO SIDERO sank on Dec 23, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CAVO SIDERO discovered?

The wreck of the CAVO SIDERO was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CAVO SIDERO belong to?

The CAVO SIDERO belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CAVO SIDERO carrying?

The CAVO SIDERO was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CAVO SIDERO?

The CAVO SIDERO had a tonnage of 2730 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAVO SIDERO?

The CAVO SIDERO is classified as a carrier.

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