Stavros (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Stavros (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.786 N,0 23.841 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.596433
  • Longitude: -0.397350
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAVROS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 238
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H6229/20 2.9.20 H6229/20 2.9.20 GREEK STEAMER SANK 11 MILES ESE OF OWERS LTV. (CG PORTSMOUTH, 2.9.20). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 503545N, 002345W. - NM 1477/20. H1656/24 5.3.24 H1656/24 5.3.24 WK SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW ON BA 1652. 7.8.53 7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F6841. 23.7.71 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. H4121/76 20.1.77 H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH IN POSITION 503545N, 002345W [OGB] BUT WRECK LOCATED IN 503336N, 002240W [OGB] MAY BE THE 'STAVROS'. [SEE WK 19921]. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). AMENDED TO WK 54MTRS [30FMS] IN 503336N, 002240W. - NM 492/77. WK IN 503545N, 002345W [OGB] AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/952/01 6.11.03 HH090/952/01 6.11.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-ERNST. BUILT IN 1872 BY S OLSSON. OSCARSHAMN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PANOS GEORGILIAS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 17 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR ROTTERDAM. FOUNDERED AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SIBI).

General Comments

See Also: 19921

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FAQ

Where is the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.786 N,0 23.841 W.

How deep is the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.786 N,0 23.841 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAVROS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 2, 1920.

When was the wreck of the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1920.

What country did the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the STAVROS (POSSIBLY)?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 238 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAVROS (POSSIBLY)?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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