Ionion (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ionion (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 37.883 N,23 35.368 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.631383
  • Longitude: 23.589467
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name IONION (PROBABLY)
Type roll on-roll off
Flag GR
Length 86.3 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 3277
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel Ionion (probably) is located off the coast of Gramvousa Island in NW Crete, within the Mediterranean Sea, at coordinates 35 37.883 N, 23 35.368 E. The ship originally ran aground on November 7, 1992, with its stern and engine room submerged, and subsequently sank due to heavy weather on December 3, 1992. Official hydrographic records confirm the wreck was left as it lies on the seabed, with subsequent chart updates noting its position near NW Crete.

Surveying Details

HH386/430/01 11.11.92 AGROUND OFF GRABOUSA ISLAND (GRAMVOUSA), NW CRETE. (LL 7.10.92). 7.11.92 STILL AGROUND WITH STERN AND ENGINE ROOM UNDER WATER. NO REFLOATING PLANS YET MADE. (LL 7.11.92). POSN 353800N, 233600E FOR FILING ONLY. 17.11.92 STILL AGROUND. (LL 14.11.92). HH386/430/01 22.12.92 NO LONGER VISIBLE. SANK DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER 3.12.92. (LL 5.12.92). HH386/400/01 4.2.93 TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 14.1.93). 16.10.98 ST SHOWN IN 353756N, 233524E [EUR] ON GREEK 432 [NE DTD 2.98]. ASSUMED TO BE THIS VESSEL. INS AS ST. BR STD. SEP 2015/000118433 22.7.15 NOT SHOWN ON GR3CFHUK [ED2.0, DTD 1.5.15]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

6.10.92 BUILT IN 1972 BY HELLENIC GENERAL ENTERPRISES CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINAS STRATHAKIS & VASSILIOS MANOUSSOS. GROUNDED 6.10.92 WHILE SAILING FROM KISAMOU TO KITHIRA ISLAND AND ON ROUND TRIP KASTELLION TO PIRAEUS. SETTLED AS CTL. FINALLY SANK 3.12.92. ALL PASSENGERS AND CREW RECOVERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 37.883 N,23 35.368 E
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FAQ

Where is the IONION (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The IONION (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 37.883 N,23 35.368 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IONION (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the IONION (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the IONION (PROBABLY) sink?

The IONION (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 3, 1992.

When was the wreck of the IONION (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IONION (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the IONION (PROBABLY) belong to?

The IONION (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the IONION (PROBABLY)?

The IONION (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3277 tons.

What type of wreck is the IONION (PROBABLY)?

The IONION (PROBABLY) is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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