Dimitris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dimitris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 35.93 N,26 7.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.598833
  • Longitude: 26.132833
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIMITRIS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 70.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1567
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3592/73 5.10.81 APPROX POSN OF SINKING 343600N, 260800E. (LLOYDS). NCA. 16.3.93 SANK IN POSN 29M S OF KOUFONSI, CRETE. (MSD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY JAMES LAMONT & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AEOLIAN GLOW SA. PASSAGE PIREAUS FOR JEDDAH. DEVELOPED A LEAK IN NO 2 HOLD & SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DIMITRIS wreck located?

The DIMITRIS wreck is located at coordinates 34 35.93 N,26 7.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIMITRIS?

The seabed around the DIMITRIS lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the DIMITRIS sink?

The DIMITRIS sank on Sep 24, 1981.

When was the wreck of the DIMITRIS discovered?

The wreck of the DIMITRIS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the DIMITRIS belong to?

The DIMITRIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DIMITRIS carrying?

The DIMITRIS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DIMITRIS?

The DIMITRIS had a tonnage of 1567 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIMITRIS?

The DIMITRIS is classified as a carrier.

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