Stamatis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Stamatis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 3.798 N,80 17.31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.063300
  • Longitude: 80.288500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAMATIS
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7268
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1966
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1541/64 27.6.67 H1541/64 27.6.67 AGROUND IN 130342N, 801720E. (DEHRA DUN NM 104(T)/67). - NM 1218/67. H1541/64 23.12.68 H1541/64 23.12.68 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (DEHRA DUN NM 119/68). NFA. 15.7.77 15.7.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 130342.5N, 801722.8E ON INDIAN 3001. NC 574. HH501/350/01 2.5.91 HH501/350/01 2.5.91 ONLY MAST NOW SHOWS. (DD NM 37/91). CHART AS DW (MAST). NE 574.
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY NEW ENGLAND SHIPBUILDING CORP, PORTLAND, MAINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DIANA MARITIME CORP. DRAGGED ANCHORS DURING STRONG WINDS WHILE WAITING OFF MADRAS TO LOAD GRAIN & WAS DRIVEN ASHORE. ABANDONED 6 DAYS LATER AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the STAMATIS wreck located?

The STAMATIS wreck is located at coordinates 13 3.798 N,80 17.31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAMATIS?

The seabed around the STAMATIS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the STAMATIS sink?

The STAMATIS sank on Nov 3, 1966.

When was the wreck of the STAMATIS discovered?

The wreck of the STAMATIS was discovered in 1967.

What country did the STAMATIS belong to?

The STAMATIS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the STAMATIS carrying?

The STAMATIS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STAMATIS?

The STAMATIS had a tonnage of 7268 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAMATIS?

The STAMATIS is classified as a steam ship.

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