Golden Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Golden princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 57.179 N,23 34.377 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.952983
  • Longitude: 23.572950
Wreck Depth 18.4 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name GOLDEN PRINCESS
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE S.
Surveying Details H3592/73 30.1.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 375700N, 233400E, APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.243). NCA. H3592/73 1.5.81 WILL BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.244). NCA YET. H3592/73 8.2.82 DW IN 375717N, 233424E. (ATHENS NM 238/81). - NM 453/82. H3630/82 10.5.82 MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)10S, LAID CLOSE E. (ATHENS NM 42/82). - NM 1269/82. 6.9.83 SHOWN IN 375716N, 233426E, WITH BUOY CLOSE S, ON GREEK 143 [1982 EDN]. AMEND POSN. NE 894. H5995/83 25.9.87 INS DW ON 1657 [MISSED SCALE]. - NM 3100/87. 19.7.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 3757.209N, 2334.396E [WGD] ON GR6QQK01. (EDN 2.29, DTD 12.1.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2025
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Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY LAKE WASHINGTON SHIPYARDS, HUOGHTON, WASHINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOLDEN CRUISES SHIPPING CO. SANK WHILE LYING AT ANCHOR OFF PERAMA [SECURED WITH SIX OTHER SHIPS] DURING BAD WEATHER. COSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS & LEFT 'AS LIES'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN PRINCESS wreck located?

The GOLDEN PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 37 57.179 N,23 34.377 E.

How deep is the GOLDEN PRINCESS and where exactly is it located?

The GOLDEN PRINCESS lies at a depth of about 18.4 meters and is located at coordinates 37 57.179 N,23 34.377 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN PRINCESS?

The seabed around the GOLDEN PRINCESS lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN PRINCESS sink?

The GOLDEN PRINCESS sank on Jan 15, 1981.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN PRINCESS was discovered in 1981.

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