Vulcan Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vulcan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 12.274 N,26 6.777 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.204567
  • Longitude: 26.112950
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name VULCAN
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 59.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 639
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.1.79 AGROUND IN SITIA BAY IN TWO SECTIONS. TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 13.1.79). NCA YET. H2306/73 24.10.79 STRANDED WK IN 351212N, 260706E. (HAMBURG NM D703/79 - SHIP REPORT). BR STD. H2306/73 10.1.80 WK WITH PART OF HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE IN 351218N, 260650E. (MS KREMNICA, HN 11.12.79). BR STD. H2306/73 8.4.80 LIES 173.5DEG, 920MTRS FROM LT ON NORTH JETTY, SITIA HBR. (GREEK NM 18/80). GIVES POSN 351217N, 260654.5E. BR STD. 22.9.81 SHOWN IN 351218N, 260648E ON GREEK 110 [1980 EDN]. NCA. H2306/73 23.9.87 WK NO LONGER SHOWS. AMEND TO DW. (GREEK NM 169/87) BR STD. HH386/410/01 16.4.93 AMEND TO DW IN 351219N, 260652E. (GREEK NM 23/93). BR STD. 30.1.03 SYMBOL ONLY WAS AMENDED POSN NOT UPDATED AS ABOVE ON NC 1707 [PUBLISHED SEP'93]. POSN AMENDED TO 3512.317N, 2606.867E AS GREEK NM 23/93. NE 1707. 1.12.04 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 444/1 [FEB'04 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. HH386/410/04 DELETED BY NM. - NM 5791/04. SEP 2009/000074507 17.7.09 FOUL IN 3512.274N 2606.77E [WGD] SHOWN ON ENC GR6DEW02 [CORR TO DEC' 08]. CONFIRMED AS REMAINS OF A WK. (GREEK HO, EMAIL DTD 10.7.09). AMEND TO 'LIVE' & INSERT F IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

13.1.79 VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY CLELANDS (SUCCESSORS) LTD, GROUNDED DURING FORCE 9 WINDS IN SITIA BAY, AND SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO. WAS ON PASSAGE VOLOS & CHALKIS TO JEDDAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PRAXANDROS MARITIME CO., LTD. (LL, 13.1.79 & MSD).

General Comments

REMAINS OF WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 12.274 N,26 6.777 E
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FAQ

Where is the VULCAN wreck located?

The VULCAN wreck is located at coordinates 35 12.274 N,26 6.777 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VULCAN?

The seabed around the VULCAN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VULCAN sink?

The VULCAN sank on Jan 8, 1979.

When was the wreck of the VULCAN discovered?

The wreck of the VULCAN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the VULCAN belong to?

The VULCAN belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VULCAN carrying?

The VULCAN was carrying cement,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the VULCAN?

The VULCAN had a tonnage of 639 tons.

What type of wreck is the VULCAN?

The VULCAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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