Erika Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status historic
Erika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 32.46 N,25 3.821 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.541000
  • Longitude: 25.063683
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ERIKA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Tonnage 782
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.5.73 SANK IN 393500N, 250000E. (LL 212). NCA. 4.9.81 DW SHOWN IN 393230N, 250410E ON GREEK 32 [1981 EDN]. STS. NCA. 23.12.87 DW PA MASTS SHOWN IN 393224N, 250400E ON GREEK 322 [1984 EDN]. NCA, STS. 4.7.96 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA MASTS IN 393222N, 250408E [TO CLEAR ADJACENT ISLAND]. NC 1087. 4.9.01 NOW SHOWN AS DW IN 3932.60N, 2503.80E [EUR] ON GREEK 323 [2001 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2007/000014784 23.03.07 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 32 [NE DTD 8.06]. AMEND DEAD. BR 12.10.15 SHOWN AS ST(PA) IN 3932.308N, 2504.116E [WGD] ON GR3CFZMS [ED3.16, DTD 12.12.14]. AMEND TO ST(PA) IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ERIKA SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE GALATZ FOR HULL. STRUCK ROCKS & STRANDED NEAR RAUMBO ISLAND OFF NE COAST OF ANJIOS EVSTRATIOS. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK IN 393500N, 250000E. ALL 12 CREW RESCUED. CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

General Comments

Historic wreck - protected within a radius of 300 meters from unauthorised interference.

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FAQ

Where is the ERIKA wreck located?

The ERIKA wreck is located at coordinates 39 32.46 N,25 3.821 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERIKA?

The seabed around the ERIKA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ERIKA sink?

The ERIKA sank on May 14, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ERIKA discovered?

The wreck of the ERIKA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ERIKA belong to?

The ERIKA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ERIKA carrying?

The ERIKA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ERIKA?

The ERIKA had a tonnage of 782 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERIKA?

The ERIKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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