Giannis D Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Giannis d Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 34.7 N,33 55.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.578333
  • Longitude: 33.923333
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIANNIS D
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 99.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2932
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1983
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2289/82 21.6.83 GROUNDED ON N SIDE OF SHA'B ABU NUHAS REEFS. (LL, 22.4.83 & EGYPTIAN NM 11/83) NCA, NO POSN GIVEN GIVEN IN EGYPTIAN NM, POSN 273500N, 335524E FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/02 12.1.90 DIVERS REPORT VESSEL COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN MAY 1984, WITH ONLY STERN SECTION REMAINING INTACT. FOR'D SECTION FLATTENED AND IN ABOUT 20MTRS OF WATER. (COPY OF ARTICLE [PUBLICATION NOT IDENTIFIED] REC'D FROM A M MILLS, ANSAR SHIPBREAKERS LTD, 30.11.89) NCA. HH100/351/05 1.7.92 THE MOST WESTERN OF FOUR WKS TO THE N OF REEF. LIES PARALLEL TO REEF WITH BOW EAST. BROKEN IN PARTS AND LYING ON PORT SIDE. PROPELLER LIES AWAY FROM THE KEEL. CARGO WOOD. (J COULON, 3.1.92) NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX- SHOYO MARU (1975), EX- MARKOS (1980), BUILT 1969 BY KURYSHIMA DOCK CO., IMABARI, WITH A 6 CYLINDER ENGINE OF 3000BHP. WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LINEA BLANCA COMPANIA NAVIERA S.A. GROUNDED ON N SIDE OF SHA'B ABU NUHAS REEFS, WHILE ON PASSAGE RIJEKA TO JEDDAH AND HODEIDAH. ABANDONED BY CREW. (MSD)

General Comments

BROKEN IN PARTS, LYING ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 34.7 N,33 55.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the GIANNIS D wreck located?

The GIANNIS D wreck is located at coordinates 27 34.7 N,33 55.4 E.

How deep is the GIANNIS D and where exactly is it located?

The GIANNIS D lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 27 34.7 N,33 55.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIANNIS D?

The seabed around the GIANNIS D lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GIANNIS D sink?

The GIANNIS D sank on Apr 19, 1983.

When was the wreck of the GIANNIS D discovered?

The wreck of the GIANNIS D was discovered in 1983.

What country did the GIANNIS D belong to?

The GIANNIS D belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GIANNIS D carrying?

The GIANNIS D was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the GIANNIS D?

The GIANNIS D had a tonnage of 2932 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIANNIS D?

The GIANNIS D is classified as a motor vessel.

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