Spartakos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Spartakos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 8 N,0 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.133333
  • Longitude: 0.266667
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SPARTAKOS
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 70.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1095
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.11.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 360800N, 001600E APPROX (LLOYDS VOL.238). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY SCHPS. 'GIDEON' V/H J. KOSTER, GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BELLANTONA LINES CO., LTD.. HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM, AND WAS BEACHED BETWEEN CAP TENES AND MOSTAGANEM. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSL).

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FAQ

Where is the SPARTAKOS wreck located?

The SPARTAKOS wreck is located at coordinates 36 8 N,0 16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARTAKOS?

The seabed around the SPARTAKOS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SPARTAKOS sink?

The SPARTAKOS sank on Apr 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SPARTAKOS discovered?

The wreck of the SPARTAKOS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SPARTAKOS belong to?

The SPARTAKOS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SPARTAKOS carrying?

The SPARTAKOS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SPARTAKOS?

The SPARTAKOS had a tonnage of 1095 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARTAKOS?

The SPARTAKOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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