Chios Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chios reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 47.089 N,14 28.164 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.784817
  • Longitude: 14.469400
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIOS REEFER
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 134.1 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Chios Reefer is located in the Mediterranean Sea near Capo Scalambri off the coast of Italy, with precise coordinates 36 47.089 N, 14 28.164 E. Sunk on its starboard side, the vessel lies at a general depth of 26 meters with a least depth of 5 meters, and the wreck is known to partly show at low water. Historical diver reports and hydrographic surveys note the position near the Capo Scalambri lighthouse, with subsequent updates classifying the site as a non-dangerous wreck.

Surveying Details

H4978/72 10.8.83 DIVERS REPORT VESSEL 275 DEG, 1.2M FROM CAPO SCALAMBRI [MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM COASTLINE 0.9M]. LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS. (LL 253). SUNK IN 364709N, 142806E, APPROX. (HYDROLANT 1352/83(53)). NCA. H4978/72 3.11.83 WK 5MTRS IN 364709N, 142806E. (GENOA NM 19.27/83). - NM 2972/83. H4978/72 7.12.83 POSN 260DEG, 1.2M FROM C SCALAMBRI LT. (GENOA NM 22.12/83). PLOTS SLIGHTLY N OF CHARTED POSN. NCA. H4978/72 28.3.85 WK PARTLY SHOWS AT LW. (GENOA NM 4/6/85). AMEND TO ST. - NM 988/85. H4978/72 23.2.88 WK COULD NOT BE SEEN FROM RANGE OF 5C. (LANCASHIRE BIBBY LINE, HN DTD 26.1.88). NCA YET. SEP 2006/377608 & 381253 6.9.06 NOW NDW. (ITALIAN NM 16/18/06). - NM 4423/06. 25.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 3647.089N, 1428.164E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY LUBECKER FLENDER-WERK AG, LUBECK. OWNED AT TOME OF LOSS BY BYZANTION SHIPPING CO, S.A. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR PIRAEUS. ABANDONED BY CREW FOLLOWING OUTBREAK OF FIRE. SANK FOLLOWING DAY. CREW OF 22 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CHIOS REEFER wreck located?

The CHIOS REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 36 47.089 N,14 28.164 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIOS REEFER?

The seabed around the CHIOS REEFER lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the CHIOS REEFER sink?

The CHIOS REEFER sank on Aug 4, 1983.

When was the wreck of the CHIOS REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the CHIOS REEFER was discovered in 1983.

What country did the CHIOS REEFER belong to?

The CHIOS REEFER belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the CHIOS REEFER?

The CHIOS REEFER had a tonnage of 3137 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIOS REEFER?

The CHIOS REEFER is classified as a motor vessel.

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