Ladon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ladon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 18 N,59 29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.300000
  • Longitude: 59.483333
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADON
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 107 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3407
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.4.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 231800N, 592900E. (LL 18.4.79). IN OVER 2800MTRS. NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 WK PA IN 2318.0N, 5929.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY MAMURA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AEGEAN CREST INC. PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR IRAN. SANK SIX HOURS AFTER EXPLOSION IN FOREPEAK. ALL 16 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LADON wreck located?

The LADON wreck is located at coordinates 23 18 N,59 29 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LADON?

The seabed around the LADON lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the LADON sink?

The LADON sank on Apr 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the LADON discovered?

The wreck of the LADON was discovered in 1979.

What country did the LADON belong to?

The LADON belonged to GR.

What cargo was the LADON carrying?

The LADON was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the LADON?

The LADON had a tonnage of 3407 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADON?

The LADON is classified as a motor vessel.

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