Mount Olympus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mount olympus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 19.682 N,32 23.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.328033
  • Longitude: 32.391833
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNT OLYMPUS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 129.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 6692
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01842/42 28.5.42 INS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - PFNM 1126/42. H01842/42 20.6.42 AMEND ORIGINAL PFNM BY PFNM 1309/42. H01842/42 18.9.42 DW IN 311940N, 322315E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2060/42. H01842/42 11.12.45 G CAN LT BUOY, GP.FL(2)G CLOSE N OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 4016/45. H2086/46 10.5.46 CHARACTER OF LT NOW FL.G. (PARIS NM 12/117/46). - NM 1542/46. H5074/60 22.3.61 BUOY NOT SIGHTED. (HMS DALRYMPLE HN 5/61). NCA. H3661/59 28.9.62 AMEND LT ON BUOY TO OCC.G.10S. (UAR NM 3/62). - NM 2119/62. H4402/62 21.3.63 BUOY NOW G PILLAR LT BUOY, OCC.G.10S. (RFA BLUE RANGER 11.2.63). BR STD. H2135/70 19.2.70 EUR POSN: 31944N, 322333E. NC 234. H3336/78 29.9.78 SALVAGE OPERATIONS ARE IN PROGRESS. (CANAL SHIPPING AGENCY). H3426/77 10.7.79 AMENDED TO WK 7.3MTRS. (US NM 21/56080/79). - NM 1736/79. H2089/71 20.11.79 REPD TO BE IN 311930N, 322321E & TO BE 48MTRS LONG, 13MTRS WIDE, & AT LEAST 7MTRS DEPTH. (EGYPTIAN NM 14/79). NFA. H4325/78 14.1.80 WRECK REMOVED & DUMPED IN AREA 3115.3N, 3223.8E APPROX. BUOY REMOVED. (SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY LTR 20.12.79). DELETE. - NM 232/80. H5 18.4.80 REPD AS WK 6.0MTRS IN 311945N, 322333E, WITH CONL BUOY CLOSE N. (US NM 56081/14/80 & SUEZ NAV WARNING 12/80). - NM 978/80. H2089/71 26.6.80 BUOY AMENDED TO R CONL BUOY IN 311947N, 322332E. (EGYPTIAN NM 11/80). BR STD. H3048/84 3.12.84 WK BUOY NOT SEEN 22.10.85. (HMS HYDRA HN 22.10.85). NCA. 18.9.91 WGD POSN: 311940N, 322332E. NE 234. HH475/400/04 7.10.05 DELETE BUOY. (SUEZ CANAL , ISMAILIA AND PORT SAID AUTHORITY DURING VISIT A HALLIWELL, CB4A, 14 MAY 1994). - NM 1951/94 [NOT SEEN IN WRECKS]. SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS. NE 241.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY HARIMA DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTICOS SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 600NHP. MINED, BROKE INTO 3 PARTS AND SANK. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 19.682 N,32 23.51 E
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FAQ

Where is the MOUNT OLYMPUS wreck located?

The MOUNT OLYMPUS wreck is located at coordinates 31 19.682 N,32 23.51 E.

How deep is the MOUNT OLYMPUS and where exactly is it located?

The MOUNT OLYMPUS lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 31 19.682 N,32 23.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNT OLYMPUS?

The seabed around the MOUNT OLYMPUS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MOUNT OLYMPUS sink?

The MOUNT OLYMPUS sank on May 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MOUNT OLYMPUS discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNT OLYMPUS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MOUNT OLYMPUS belong to?

The MOUNT OLYMPUS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNT OLYMPUS?

The MOUNT OLYMPUS had a tonnage of 6692 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNT OLYMPUS?

The MOUNT OLYMPUS is classified as a steam ship.

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