Celtic Warrior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Celtic warrior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 18.93 N,23 57.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.315500
  • Longitude: 23.966000
Water Depth 750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CELTIC WARRIOR
Type carrier
Flag BS
Length 92.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3779
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the Celtic Warrior is located at coordinates 37 18.93 N, 23 57.96 E, situated south of the island of Ag Georgios in the Aegean Sea. This underwater obstruction consists of structural wreckage resulting from the sinking of the Celtic Warrior, which originally involved containers reported adrift in the vicinity. While historical reports from December 1997 note the sinking south of Ag Georgios, the wreck site is categorized as a submerged hazard. Due to the depth and nature of the debris, this site remains a known underwater feature in the Aegean region for maritime navigation and hydrographic records.

Surveying Details

HH328/570/01 11.12.97 CONTAINERS REPORTED ADRIFT IN VICINITY OF 371900N, 235800E AFTER SINKING. (HYDROLANT 1909/97). NCA. HH328/570/01 11.12.97 SANK S OF ISLAND OF AG GEORGIOS. (LLOYDS VOL.310). TOO DEEP & TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1991. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH MV 'ANNEGRET'. ON PASSAGE FROM BERUIT FOR PIRAEUS. TOOK SEVERE LIST & CREW OF NINE ABANDONED. CREW RECOVERED, LATER SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.310).

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FAQ

Where is the CELTIC WARRIOR wreck located?

The CELTIC WARRIOR wreck is located at coordinates 37 18.93 N,23 57.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CELTIC WARRIOR?

The seabed around the CELTIC WARRIOR lies at approximately 750 meters deep.

When did the CELTIC WARRIOR sink?

The CELTIC WARRIOR sank on Dec 7, 1997.

When was the wreck of the CELTIC WARRIOR discovered?

The wreck of the CELTIC WARRIOR was discovered in 1997.

What country did the CELTIC WARRIOR belong to?

The CELTIC WARRIOR belonged to BS.

What cargo was the CELTIC WARRIOR carrying?

The CELTIC WARRIOR was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the CELTIC WARRIOR?

The CELTIC WARRIOR had a tonnage of 3779 tons.

What type of wreck is the CELTIC WARRIOR?

The CELTIC WARRIOR is classified as a carrier.

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