Stavronikita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Stavronikita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 8.656 N,59 38.592 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.144267
  • Longitude: -59.643200
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAVRONIKITA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 108.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 17.5
Shadow Height 22
Orientation 55
Tonnage 4029
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers BRB PILLAR BUOY, FL, CLOSE W
Surveying Details H2493/72 14.12.78 AFTER BURNING SHE WAS TO LED OUT TO 130930N, 593924W TO BE SCUTTLED ON 28.11.78. (BRIDGETOWN BARBADOS NM, PORT MANAGER). INS AS NDW. BR SD. H2493/72 8.1.79 SUNK IN 130830N, 593848W TO BE USED AS AN UNDERWATER ATTRACTION. (PORTMAN, BARBADOS TELEX). AMEND DW. - NM 166/79. H2493/72 5.11.80 LIES ON AN EVEN KEEL, HEADING 217DEG, WITH LEAST DEPTH 5.5MTRS, BY DIVER, IN GEN 35MTRS. POSN 130836.2N, 593838.3W [NAD 27]. NO SCOUR. IN GOOD CONDITION SHOWING LITTLE SIGN OF BREAKING UP. CORAL & MARINE GROWTH BUILDING UP. MARKED BY A SMALL CONICAL BUOY WITH Q FL LT AT SW END. FIXED BY TRISPONDER. (HMS HECATE). AMEND WK 3MTRS WITH R CON BUOY, Q. - NM 2638/80. H2493/72 30.5.84 AMEND BUOY TO BRB PILLAR LT BUOY, FL. (BARBADOS PORTS AUTH. NM). BR STD. 4.12.86 SHOWN AS WK 5.5MTRS IN 130836.7N, 593838.3W [NAS], WITH BUOY CLOSE W. NC 2485. 13.12.05 WGD POSN: 1308.663N, 5938.608W. NE 2485. SEP 2016/000225097 21.09.15 EXAM'D 2015: IN 1308.656N, 5938.592W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 13.46MTRS, GENERAL WATER DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 17.5MTRS, HT 22MTRS, ORIENTATION 055/235 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK. NFS. (BARBADOS CZMU LIDAR STUDY 2015). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 5.5MTRS FOUND BY DIVER.
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BURNED OUT IN BRIDGETOWN HARBOUR, DATE NOT KNOWN.

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FAQ

Where is the STAVRONIKITA wreck located?

The STAVRONIKITA wreck is located at coordinates 13 8.656 N,59 38.592 W.

How deep is the STAVRONIKITA and where exactly is it located?

The STAVRONIKITA lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 13 8.656 N,59 38.592 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAVRONIKITA?

The seabed around the STAVRONIKITA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the STAVRONIKITA sink?

The STAVRONIKITA sank on Nov 28, 1978.

When was the wreck of the STAVRONIKITA discovered?

The wreck of the STAVRONIKITA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the STAVRONIKITA belong to?

The STAVRONIKITA belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the STAVRONIKITA?

The STAVRONIKITA had a tonnage of 4029 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAVRONIKITA?

The STAVRONIKITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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