Iremia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Iremia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 0.175 N,26 29.802 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.002917
  • Longitude: 26.496700
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name IREMIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1986
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5995/83 10.4.86 VESSEL REPORTED TO BE IN DISTRESS, 20M W OF KALYMNOS ISLAND, IN 370000N, 263000E APPROX. SANK NEAR LEVITHA ISLAND, NW OF KALYMNOS AFTER STRIKING ROCKS. (LL, 13 & 14.3.86). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. SEP 2007/000039126 21.6.07 ST SHOWN IN 3700.16N, 2629.78E [EUR] ON GREEK 424 [OCT '06 EDN]. - NM 3015/07. 6.6.13 NOT SHOWN ON GR3CFMAW [EDN 1.32]. NOT SHOWN ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

14.3.86 REPORTED TO BE IN DISTRESS, AFTER HITTING ROCKS NEAR LEVITHA ISLAND. SANK BEFORE ASSISTANCE COULD BE RENDERED. ALL 7 CREW RESCUED. (LL, 13 & 14.3.86).

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FAQ

Where is the IREMIA wreck located?

The IREMIA wreck is located at coordinates 37 0.175 N,26 29.802 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IREMIA?

The seabed around the IREMIA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the IREMIA sink?

The IREMIA sank on Mar 12, 1986.

When was the wreck of the IREMIA discovered?

The wreck of the IREMIA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the IREMIA belong to?

The IREMIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the IREMIA carrying?

The IREMIA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the IREMIA?

The IREMIA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the IREMIA?

The IREMIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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