Syros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Syros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 27.93 N,22 58.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.465500
  • Longitude: 22.974333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SYROS
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 61 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5995/83 3.1.83 AGROUND ON FLAT ROCK AT SARAKINIKO, ELAFONISOS ISLAND. ABOUT 60MTRS OFFSHORE. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS IN HAND. (LL 7, 8, 16 & 23.12.83). NCA YET. 25.1.84 STILL AGROUND IN SAME POSN. (LL 24.1.84). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY FALKENBERGS VARV, FALKENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SELAM SHIPPING CO LTD. RAN AGROUND WHILE SEEKING SHELTERED ANCHORAGE IN GALE AND POOR VISIBILITY WITH DEFECTIVE RADAR. CREW ABANDONED AND VESSEL DECLATED CTL.

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FAQ

Where is the SYROS wreck located?

The SYROS wreck is located at coordinates 36 27.93 N,22 58.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SYROS?

The seabed around the SYROS lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SYROS sink?

The SYROS sank on Dec 2, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SYROS discovered?

The wreck of the SYROS was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SYROS belong to?

The SYROS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SYROS carrying?

The SYROS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the SYROS?

The SYROS had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYROS?

The SYROS is classified as a motor vessel.