Romiossini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Romiossini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 42.74 N,24 3.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.712333
  • Longitude: 24.066167
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ROMIOSSINI
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.12.76 DRIFTED AGROUND AT LAURIUM [LAVRION] PIRAEUS [374300N, 240400E APPROX]. (LLOYDS VOL.226). NCA YET. 9.3.77 HAS NOT BEEN REFLOATED, WILL BE BROKEN UP WHERE LIES. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 140/9 [1975 EDN]. NCA YET. 24.6.91 DW PA SHOWN IN 374248N, 240400E ON GREEK 413 [1986 EDN, CORR TO NM 129/89]. BR STD. HH382/480/02 15.10.97 DELETED. (GREEK NM 7/160/97). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3478/97. HH382/480/03 30.12.98 DELETED. (GREEK NM 8/165/98). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 4412/98.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1949 BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IOANCAPE S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM JEDDAH FOR BULGARIA. DRIFTED AGROUND AT LAURIUM [LAVRION] DURING VERY SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN PIRAEUS AREA, WHEN CALLING FOR STORES, FIRE BROKE OUT & BURNED FOR THREE DAYS. DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ROMIOSSINI wreck located?

The ROMIOSSINI wreck is located at coordinates 37 42.74 N,24 3.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMIOSSINI?

The seabed around the ROMIOSSINI lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ROMIOSSINI sink?

The ROMIOSSINI sank on Nov 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ROMIOSSINI discovered?

The wreck of the ROMIOSSINI was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ROMIOSSINI belong to?

The ROMIOSSINI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ROMIOSSINI carrying?

The ROMIOSSINI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROMIOSSINI?

The ROMIOSSINI had a tonnage of 1958 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMIOSSINI?

The ROMIOSSINI is classified as a motor vessel.

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