City Of Athens Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of athens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 20 N,2 42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.333333
  • Longitude: 2.700000
Water Depth 2655 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CITY OF ATHENS
Type steam ship
Length 142 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 9126
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.2.95 VESSEL SANK IN 382000N, 024200E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.240). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1952 BY ARSENAL DE LA MARINE NATIONAL FRANCAISE, LORIENT. ON TOW FROM PIRAEUS TO BARCELONA FOR BREAKING UP. SANK 57M ESE OF FORMENTERA ISLAND DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF ATHENS wreck located?

The CITY OF ATHENS wreck is located at coordinates 38 20 N,2 42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF ATHENS?

The seabed around the CITY OF ATHENS lies at approximately 2655 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF ATHENS sink?

The CITY OF ATHENS sank on Mar 26, 1980.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF ATHENS discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF ATHENS was discovered in 1980.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF ATHENS?

The CITY OF ATHENS had a tonnage of 9126 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF ATHENS?

The CITY OF ATHENS is classified as a steam ship.

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