Grigoris Tsirikos Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Grigoris tsirikos ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 55 N,32 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.916667
  • Longitude: 32.500000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 76.8 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 484
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1992
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH476/400/01 24.9.92 SANK IN SUEZ ROADS. (LL, 2.9.92). POSN 295500N, 323000E FOR FILING ONLY. 3.12.92 SITUATION UNCHANGED. (LL 290) 28.9.93 NO APPROACH TO RED SEA AUTHORITIES WITH REGARD TO SALVAGE. (LL 294). 2.9.13 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3214. ASSUMED SALVAGED. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2013

Circumstances of loss

28.8.92 SUFFERED CRACK IN HULL 28.8.92 WHILE OFF RAS SHUKHEIR AND EXPERIENCED ENGINE ROOM FLOOD. WAS TOWED BY TUGS TO SUEZ ROADS SAME DAY. DEVELOPED LIST TO PORT, ABANDONED BY CREW, AND SANK 30.8.92. (MTL AUG '93 [HH100/350/02]). ALMOST CERTAINLY SAME VESSEL AS REPORTED SUNK IN 280854N, 0331524E [SEE DEAD RECORD 107801759/43204]. ON PASSAGE PIRAEUS TO JEDDAH & MERSIN.

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FAQ

Where is the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II wreck located?

The GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II wreck is located at coordinates 29 55 N,32 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II?

The seabed around the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II sink?

The GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II sank on Aug 30, 1992.

When was the wreck of the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II discovered?

The wreck of the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II was discovered in 1992.

What country did the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II belong to?

The GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II carrying?

The GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II was carrying plastic.

What was the tonnage of the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II?

The GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II had a tonnage of 484 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II?

The GRIGORIS TSIRIKOS II is classified as a motor vessel.

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