Nereus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nereus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 12.43 N,26 6.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.207167
  • Longitude: 26.111167
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NEREUS
Type roll on-roll off
Flag GR
Length 78.6 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 2505
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH180/351/01 8.8.89 REPORTED HARD AGROUND OFF SITIA. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL DUE TO SERIOUS DAMAGE/CRACK IN VESSEL'S HULL. (LL, 26.7.89 & 5.8.89) NCA YET, POSN 351230N, 260642E FOR FILING ONLY. HH180/351/01 18.9.89 REMAINS AGROUND. (LL, 4.9.89). HH180/351/01 23.10.89 OWNERS HAVE STILL NOT DECIDED ON ACTION TO TAKE. (LL, 2.10.89). HH180/351/01 23.11.89 SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 7.11.89).
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY UDDEVALLAVARVET A/B, UDDEVALLA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AGAPITOS BROTHERS. RAN AGROUND WHEN ARRIVING AT SITIA FROM RHODES. ALL 60 PASSENGERS & 25 CREW RESCUED. VESSEL DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NEREUS wreck located?

The NEREUS wreck is located at coordinates 35 12.43 N,26 6.67 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEREUS?

The seabed around the NEREUS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the NEREUS sink?

The NEREUS sank on Jul 19, 1989.

When was the wreck of the NEREUS discovered?

The wreck of the NEREUS was discovered in 1989.

What country did the NEREUS belong to?

The NEREUS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the NEREUS?

The NEREUS had a tonnage of 2505 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEREUS?

The NEREUS is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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