Agios Nicolaos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Agios nicolaos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 27.93 N,23 11.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.465500
  • Longitude: 23.199333
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name AGIOS NICOLAOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 67.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1192
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.8.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 352800N, 231200E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.233). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1950. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANNIVAS MARITIME HELLAS LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM BARLETTA FOR MOZAMBIQUE. SANK W OF CRETE AFTER FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM. CREW ABANDONED SHIP.

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FAQ

Where is the AGIOS NICOLAOS wreck located?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS wreck is located at coordinates 35 27.93 N,23 11.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGIOS NICOLAOS?

The seabed around the AGIOS NICOLAOS lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the AGIOS NICOLAOS sink?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS sank on Aug 26, 1978.

When was the wreck of the AGIOS NICOLAOS discovered?

The wreck of the AGIOS NICOLAOS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the AGIOS NICOLAOS belong to?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AGIOS NICOLAOS carrying?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the AGIOS NICOLAOS?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS had a tonnage of 1192 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGIOS NICOLAOS?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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