Poliaigos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Poliaigos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 29 N,34 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.483333
  • Longitude: 34.033333
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLIAIGOS
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 107.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3371
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.12.80 SANK 1M OFF SHADWAN ISLAND IN 100MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 31.12.80) NCA, POSN 272900N.3400.00E FOR FILING ONLY. 2.1.81 CHANCE OF REFLOATING VESSEL REMOTE, AS IT LIES IN 100MTRS. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 3.1.81). 17.12.99 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN ABOVE PLOTS ON SHAKER [SHADWAN] ISLAND, MORE REALISTIC POSN 272900N, 340200E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1947 BY DE MERWEDE V. VLIET & CO., HARDINXVELD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PANAGIA ODIGITRIA SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE PIRAEUS TO GIZAN. HIT SHADWAN REEF WHEN TAKING ACTION TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER SHIP. SIDE OF VESSEL TORN OPEN CAUSING VESSEL TO FLOOD RAPIDLY AND SINK. CREW OF 14 RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the POLIAIGOS wreck located?

The POLIAIGOS wreck is located at coordinates 27 29 N,34 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLIAIGOS?

The seabed around the POLIAIGOS lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the POLIAIGOS sink?

The POLIAIGOS sank on Dec 29, 1980.

When was the wreck of the POLIAIGOS discovered?

The wreck of the POLIAIGOS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the POLIAIGOS belong to?

The POLIAIGOS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the POLIAIGOS carrying?

The POLIAIGOS was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the POLIAIGOS?

The POLIAIGOS had a tonnage of 3371 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLIAIGOS?

The POLIAIGOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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