Kassandra (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Kassandra (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
38 5.19 N,24 9.06 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 38.086500
- Longitude: 24.151000
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| Water Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 2, 1973
|
| Original Detection Year |
1973 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 25, 2005 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the motor vessel KASSANDRA is located at coordinates 38 5.19 N, 24 9.06 E near the island of Nisos Akio in the Aegean Sea. Originally identified as a small motor ship that grounded on March 2, 1973, the vessel was abandoned after salvage attempts failed and subsequently sank. Hydrographic survey records note that the wreck site has been subject to various positional reports over several decades, with dive investigations confirming the location of the submerged remains. The wreck of the KASSANDRA remains a known underwater obstruction in these waters, documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and recorded on official nautical charts for the region. Searchers and mariners should note the obstruction in the vicinity of the Akio coast, as indicated by regional maritime safety notices and international hydrographic survey data.
Surveying Details
H3592/73 6.11.73 H3592/73 6.11.73 ST IN 380518N, 240918E ON NISOS AKIO [SHIPS REPORT]. (HAMBURG NM 3161/73). NCA YET. A VESSEL WAS RECORDED IN RECENT LLOYDS CASUALTY REPORT AS HAVING BEEN REFLOATED; AWAIT FURTHER HN OR GREEK NM. 14.10.02 14.10.02 VESSEL BELIEVED TO BE SMALL MOTOR SHIP 'KASSANDRA', WHICH GROUNDED ON AKHIO ON 2.3.1973. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED & VESSEL SANK. DIVED IN 3805.276N, 2409.295E [WGD]. FURTHER RESEARCH ON VESSEL BEING CARRIED OUT & DIVE REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED IN DUE COURSE. (NICOLAS VASILATOS, E-MAIL DTD 12.10.02). NCA YET. 25.8.05 25.8.05 DW SHOWN IN 3805.250N, 2409.100E [EUR] ON GREEK 333 [INT 3726] [MAR'05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
RAN AGROUND.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
38 5.19 N,24 9.06 E
Kassandra (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Kassandra (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 38 5.19 N,24 9.06 E.
How deep is the seabed around the KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.
When did the KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) sink?
The KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 2, 1973.
When was the wreck of the KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.
What type of wreck is the KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY)?
The KASSANDRA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.