Express Samina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Express samina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 4.744 N,25 6.832 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.079067
  • Longitude: 25.113867
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name EXPRESS SAMINA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag GR
Length 115 m
Width 18.1 m
Draught 4.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4555
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 2000
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Express Samina lies in the Aegean Sea near the coast of Paros, Greece, specifically off the Kaki Skala cliffs. The wreck is located at the coordinates 37 4.744 N, 25 6.832 E. This dangerous wreck, formerly a passenger ship with a length of 114 meters, currently rests on the seabed at a depth of 16.9 meters. The vessel is oriented in an East-West direction with its bows facing East. According to UK Hydrographic Office surveying details, the site is classified as a confirmed wreck. Searchers and mariners should note the position 37 4.744 N, 25 6.832 E for navigation safety in the vicinity of Paros.

Surveying Details

HH385/430/03 9.10.00 SANK IN 3704.5N, 2506.1E [EUR]. (LLOYDS LIST). INS AS DWPA. - NM 4272/00. HH385/430/03 14.5.01 DW OF A PASSENGER SHIP, LENGTH 114MTRS, LIES 3C N-NE OF KAKI SKALA. (GREEK NM SD 4/118/01). NCA. HH385/430/03 14.5.01 DW IN 3704.82N, 2506.88E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 4/103/01). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2505/01. HH385/430/04 13.6.03 NOW WK 16.9MTRS IN 3704.800N, 2506.867E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 5/123/03). - NM 3039/03. HH383/430/04 17.7.03 LIES E/W WITH BOWS E. (GREEK SD NM 5/137/03). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 3704.744N, 2506.832E.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON ROCKS DUE TO CREW INCOMPETENCE IN GALE FORCE WINDS. SUFFERED SERIOUS HULL DAMAGE & WATER INGRESS. LISTED AND SANK. 452 PASSENGERS RESCUED, 64 DEAD, 7 MISSING. MASTER AND SOME CREW ARRESTED. OVERALL 75 DEAD AND 14 MISSING. PASSAGE PIREAUS FOR PAROS.

General Comments

BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the EXPRESS SAMINA wreck located?

The EXPRESS SAMINA wreck is located at coordinates 37 4.744 N,25 6.832 E.

How deep is the EXPRESS SAMINA and where exactly is it located?

The EXPRESS SAMINA lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 37 4.744 N,25 6.832 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPRESS SAMINA?

The seabed around the EXPRESS SAMINA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the EXPRESS SAMINA sink?

The EXPRESS SAMINA sank on Sep 26, 2000.

When was the wreck of the EXPRESS SAMINA discovered?

The wreck of the EXPRESS SAMINA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the EXPRESS SAMINA belong to?

The EXPRESS SAMINA belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the EXPRESS SAMINA?

The EXPRESS SAMINA had a tonnage of 4555 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXPRESS SAMINA?

The EXPRESS SAMINA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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