Kyra Eleni Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kyra eleni Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 38.624 N,23 56.423 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.643733
  • Longitude: 23.940383
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KYRA ELENI
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 98.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 150
Sonar Width 30
Orientation 30
Tonnage 2032
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.1.78 LOCATED S SIDE GAIDARO IS, A FEW METRES FROM COAST IN 25MTRS DEPTH. (LLOYDS VOL.231). H3592/75 28.9.78 DW PA IN 373844N, 235627E [EUR]. (ATHENS NM 101/78). BR STD. 29.12.86 SHOWN ON GREEK 413 [1986 EDN]. HH100/351/18 13.5.02 DIVED IN 3738.615N, 2356.697E [WGD] USING GPS. IN TWO PARTS WITH DEBRIS FIELD BETWEEN. LIES BOWS TOWARDS 030DEGS WITH 45DEG LIST TO PORT. BOW & STERN INTACT & IN LINE, BUT FROM THE FWD PART OF NO 1 HOLD HATCH TO AFT PART OF NO 3/4 HOLD HATCH ONLY DEBRIS REMAIN [INCLUDES THE ACCOMMODATION]. BOW & STERN SEPARATED BY SOME 100MTRS WITH DEBRIS FIELD SOME 50MTRS WIDE BETWEEN. BOW STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE IN GEN DEPTH 22.3MTRS, STERN STANDS 14.0MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 28.6MTRS. OVERALL MEASURED DIMENSIONS ARE 150MTRS BY 50MTRS. SEABED SAND. (N VASILATOS, EMAIL DTD 11.5.02). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1949 BY TRONDHEIMS M/V, TRONDHEIM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PLATRES CIA, MARITIMA SA, PIREAUS. NINE CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1890BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM LAURIUM FOR BOURGAS. RAN AGROUND IN STORMY WEATHER & LATER SANK NEAR GAIDARO ISLAND. ABANDONED. (MSD).

General Comments

BOW & STERN INTACT, DEBRIS BETWEEN, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 38.624 N,23 56.423 E
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FAQ

Where is the KYRA ELENI wreck located?

The KYRA ELENI wreck is located at coordinates 37 38.624 N,23 56.423 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KYRA ELENI?

The seabed around the KYRA ELENI lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the KYRA ELENI sink?

The KYRA ELENI sank on Jan 6, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KYRA ELENI discovered?

The wreck of the KYRA ELENI was discovered in 1978.

What country did the KYRA ELENI belong to?

The KYRA ELENI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KYRA ELENI carrying?

The KYRA ELENI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KYRA ELENI?

The KYRA ELENI had a tonnage of 2032 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYRA ELENI?

The KYRA ELENI is classified as a carrier.

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