Demetrios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Demetrios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.209 N,3 43.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.203483
  • Longitude: -3.724383
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEMETRIOS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 160 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 55
Tonnage 9705
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1992
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH232/480/02 13.1.93 HH232/480/02 13.1.93 ASHORE ON ROCKS IN 501212N, 034324W. (LL, 19, 21.12.92). 13.1.93 13.1.93 LIES HARD AGAINST CLIFF ABOUT 200YDS W OF PRAWLE POINT WITH BOW NW. BROKEN FOR'D OF MIDSHIPS. BOW IS UPRIGHT AND STERN LIES WITH ABOUT 30DEG LIST TO SEAWARD (PORT). RUMOURED THAT A SALVAGE COMPANY HOPES TO BREAK HER 'IN SITU'. (BRIXHAM CG, TELECON 13.1.93). NCA YET. 15.2.93 15.2.93 DESCRIBED AS VERY CONSPICUOUS IN 501212N, 034326.5W. (S YARDE). HH232/480/02 25.8.93 HH232/480/02 25.8.93 SHIPBREAKERS HAVE REDUCED THE VESSEL INTO 'MANAGEABLE' SECTIONS. WK HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED FOR WANT OF A SUITABLE BARGE TO MOVE IT. (LL, 18.8.93). HH232/480/02 24.11.93 HH232/480/02 24.11.93 SALVAGE WORK BEING CONDUCTED BY SOUTHERN OCEAN SALVAGE, SWANAGE. (DOT, 1.11.93). HH090/596/01 16.12.93 HH090/596/01 16.12.93 EXAM'D 7.7.93 IN 501207.8N, 034325.2W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. POSNS OBTAINED AT BOW & STERN. LIES STRANDED ON ROCKS, BROKEN IN TWO. SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 596). HH232/480/02 9.1.96 HH232/480/02 9.1.96 WK REDUCED TO SMALL SECTION. (NERC PHOT 16.6.94, SORTIE 4/94). BR STD. 4.9.98 4.9.98 STILL PIECES THE SIZE OF DOUBLE DECKER BUSES UP ON THE ROCKS. THE ENGINES SHOW AT LW. (DIVER MAGAZINE 9.1998). HH232/480/03 3.9.99 HH232/480/03 3.9.99 WK HAS LARGELY BEEN DISPERSED. ALL THAT REMAINS ARE SOME VERY RUSTY SECTIONS OF HULL STRANDED ALONG THE ROCKS ABOUT 10MTRS ABOVE MHWS & SOME ENGINE PARTS COVERED IN BARNACLES IN THE INTERTIDAL AREA. ASSUME A FOUL AREA REMAINS BELOW WATER. SHOULD NO LONGER BE CHARTED AS CONSPICUOUS. (P ADAM, 1.9.99). AMEND TO STP. DELETE LEGEND 'WRECK'. - NM 3552/99. 16.8.11 16.8.11 EXAM'D 22.1.11 IN 5012.209N, 0343.463W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 2.33 IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 5.33MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. CONFIRMED AS PORTION OF WK. AT THE VERY EDGE OF ACHIEVABLE SURVEY COVERAGE THUS DIMENSIONS MAY BE INACCURATE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). AMEND STP DRIES 2.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR PIRAEUS UNDER TOW OF M TUG NASTOROZHENNYY. TOW PARTED IN HEAVY WEATHER AND VESSLE DRIFTED ASHORE. LATER BROKE IN TWO. HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY FIRE IN DUNKIRK WHEN NAMED 'LONG LIN'. (LL).

General Comments

PORTION OF ?HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DEMETRIOS wreck located?

The DEMETRIOS wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.209 N,3 43.463 W.

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

The DEMETRIOS lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.209 N,3 43.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEMETRIOS?

The seabed around the DEMETRIOS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DEMETRIOS sink?

The DEMETRIOS sank on Dec 18, 1992.

When was the wreck of the DEMETRIOS discovered?

The wreck of the DEMETRIOS was discovered in 1992.

What country did the DEMETRIOS belong to?

The DEMETRIOS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DEMETRIOS carrying?

The DEMETRIOS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DEMETRIOS?

The DEMETRIOS had a tonnage of 9705 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEMETRIOS?

The DEMETRIOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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