Zwulon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Zwulon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 23.133 N,22 54.563 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.385550
  • Longitude: 22.909383
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ZWULON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.3 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2839
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck details for the ZWULON located in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of the Peloponnese, Greece. The official charted position for the ZWULON is 36 23.133 N, 22 54.563 E. Historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note various positions for this underwater obstruction, including historical reports from 1921, 1968, 1986, and 1995 which place the wreck in the vicinity of these coordinates. This underwater hazard remains documented for maritime navigation and hydrographic charting purposes. Mariners should exercise caution when navigating near these coordinates in the waters off Southern Greece.

Surveying Details

H6608/21 31.10.21 WK IN 362236N, 225425E. (NAVAL ATTACHE, ROME). CHART AS NDW (1921). BR STD. H1803/65 12.11.68 EUR POSN: 362311N, 225436E. NC 1684. 9.9.91 SHOWN IN 362310N, 225434E ON GREEK 43 [1986 EDN]. NC 1030. 15.5.95 EUR POSN: 362312N, 225436E. NC 1092.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY BREMER VULKAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A RAPPONPORT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 270NHP. ON PASSAGE FROM BRAILA FOR ANTWERP. CARGO GRAIN. COLLIDED WITH ITALIAN WARSHIP 'ROMA' & SANK. (DODS).

General Comments

Rest'D Zone radius 300m. No fishing/diving/anchoring/salvage.

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FAQ

Where is the ZWULON wreck located?

The ZWULON wreck is located at coordinates 36 23.133 N,22 54.563 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZWULON?

The seabed around the ZWULON lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the ZWULON sink?

The ZWULON sank on Oct 15, 1921.

When was the wreck of the ZWULON discovered?

The wreck of the ZWULON was discovered in 1921.

What country did the ZWULON belong to?

The ZWULON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ZWULON carrying?

The ZWULON was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ZWULON?

The ZWULON had a tonnage of 2839 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZWULON?

The ZWULON is classified as a steam ship.

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