Eurobulker X Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Eurobulker x Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 22.126 N,23 41.908 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.368767
  • Longitude: 23.698467
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name EUROBULKER X
Type bulk carrier
Flag KH
Length 196 m
Width 24.3 m
Draught 11.2
Sonar Length 173
Tonnage 19473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 2000
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER TOPMARK AND FL(2)10S ON MAST
Surveying Details HH382/480/03 26.1.01 DW IN 3822.317N, 2341.917E [EUR]. ISO DANGER DAYMARK & FL(2)10S ON MAST. (GREEK NM 11/311/00). CHART AS DW WITH LIT SPAR BUOY WITH TOPMARK CLOSE N. (NO INT 1 SYMBOL TO COVER THIS WK). - NM 926/01. HH382/480/03 26.1.01 DESCRIBED AS: 'THE DANGEROUS WK OF A FREIGHT SHIP, LENGTH 173MTRS, WITH A PROJECTING STERN MAST WITH ISO DANGER LT & TWO BLACK BALLS'. (GREEK SDNM 11/331/00). NCA. 14.10.02 NAME GIVEN AS 'EUROBULKER X'. (NICOLAS VASILATOS, E-MAIL DTD 12.10.02). NCA. HH100/351/19 15.10.02 LOCATED & DIVED IN 38.22.280N, 2341.816E [WGD] ON 28.7.02. GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 196MTRS, BEAM 24.29MTRS. ORIENTATION NOT DETERMINED. HEIGHT OF WK ABOVE SEABED, MEASURED BY DIGITAL DEPTH GAUGE: MAIN DECK 12-15MTRS; FORECASTLE DECK 17-19MTRS; TOP OF DECK CRANES 22MTRS; BRIDGE, WHEEL HOUSE DECK 24MTRS; ACCOMMODATION MAST ABOUT 1.5MTRS ABOVE SURFACE. WK INTACT & UPRIGHT. PROPELLER IN PLACE INCLUDING SPARE PROPELLER MOUNTED ON FORECASTLE DECK. CRANES IN PLACE & INTACT. ENGINE ROOM SKYLIGHTS OPEN. ACCOMMODATION SPACES, ENGINE ROOM, SOME CARGO HOLDS, FORECASTLE SPACE & WHEEL HOUSE ACCESSIBLE. NO DEBRIS FIELD. SEABED MUD & SAND. (N VASILATOS & E TSOPOUROPOULOU, E-MAIL DTD 14.10.02). AMEND TO DW MAST, BUOYAGE UNCHANGED. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STAVROS ILIAS, SILVERLINE MARITIME CORP. ON PASSAGE FROM TURKEY FOR EGYPT. BROKE IN TWO WHILE LOADING CEMENT AT HALKIS CEMENT INSTALLATION, LEFKANDI PORT, CHALKIS. MUCH OF THE LOAD OF CEMENT SETTLED ON THE SEA FLOOR OFF THE ISLAND OF EVIA. CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE WORST ECOLOGICAL DISASTERS IN THE AREA. ONE OF 15 CREW LOST. (LLOYDS VOLS.321, 322, & 327).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 22.126 N,23 41.908 E
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FAQ

Where is the EUROBULKER X wreck located?

The EUROBULKER X wreck is located at coordinates 38 22.126 N,23 41.908 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EUROBULKER X?

The seabed around the EUROBULKER X lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the EUROBULKER X sink?

The EUROBULKER X sank on Sep 1, 2000.

When was the wreck of the EUROBULKER X discovered?

The wreck of the EUROBULKER X was discovered in 2000.

What country did the EUROBULKER X belong to?

The EUROBULKER X belonged to KH.

What cargo was the EUROBULKER X carrying?

The EUROBULKER X was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the EUROBULKER X?

The EUROBULKER X had a tonnage of 19473 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUROBULKER X?

The EUROBULKER X is classified as a bulk carrier.

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