Stelios Matsas (Or Gyata) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stelios matsas (or gyata) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 37 N,0 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.616667
  • Longitude: 0.083333
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA)
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 91.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3055
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.1.79 23.1.79 VESSEL SUNK BEYOND 15FMS LINE OFF TEMA. (LL 24.1.79). POSN 053700N, 000500E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

29.10.78 BUILT IN 1952 BY ORENSTEIN-KOPPEL & LUBECKER MASCH, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STYMATSAS SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE FOR TO WARRI WITH CARGO OF DRILLING MUD. RAN AGROUND IN FORCADOS RIVER. THE BADLY DAMAGED VESSEL WAS REFLOATED THREE DAYS LATER & TOWED TO FORCADOS BAR. DECLARED CTL BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES. VESSEL WAS SOLD TO GHANAIAN COMPANY, TOWED TO TEMA IN NOVEMBER 1975 & RENAMED GYATA. NO MAJOR REPAIRS EFFECTED & VESSEL WAS TOWED OUT TO SEA & DISPOSED OF BY SINKING OFF TEMA ON 29.10.78. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) wreck located?

The STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) wreck is located at coordinates 5 37 N,0 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA)?

The seabed around the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) sink?

The STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) sank on Oct 29, 1978.

When was the wreck of the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) discovered?

The wreck of the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) belong to?

The STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA)?

The STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) had a tonnage of 3055 tons.

What type of wreck is the STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA)?

The STELIOS MATSAS (OR GYATA) is classified as a carrier.

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