Spio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Spio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 56.44 N,23 32.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.940667
  • Longitude: 23.549333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SPIO
Type trawler
Flag GR
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 626
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.4.75 VESSEL REPD AGROUND IN 375630N, 233300E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOLS.219 & 212). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY LENINSKAYA KUZNITSA, KIEV. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACHILLES FRANGISTAS SHIPPING & FISHING CO LTD. WHILST LAID UP IN KYNOSOURA WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED BY FIRE WHICH BROKE OUT ON BOARD. REPD TO BE LISTING 12DEGS TO PORT & AGROUND. FIRE ALSO SPREAD TO GREEK TANKER 'OMIROS' MOORED ALONGSIDE. DECLARED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS & SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SPIO wreck located?

The SPIO wreck is located at coordinates 37 56.44 N,23 32.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPIO?

The seabed around the SPIO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SPIO sink?

The SPIO sank on Jan 20, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SPIO discovered?

The wreck of the SPIO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SPIO belong to?

The SPIO belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SPIO?

The SPIO had a tonnage of 626 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPIO?

The SPIO is classified as a trawler.