Agios Nicolaos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Agios nicolaos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 0.94 N,23 32.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.015667
  • Longitude: 23.549333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name AGIOS NICOLAOS
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH380/350/01 15.8.89 NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT FEASIBLE. REMAINS 'AS IS'. (LLOYDS VOL.277). NCA, POSN 380100N, 233300E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1968 BY SCHIFFSWERFT MASCHINERNFABRIK J G HIZLER, LAURENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROMARINE SHIPPING CO LTD. EXPLODED IN FLAMES WHILE LOADED WITH 1800 TONS PETROL ALONGSIDE AT ASPROPYRGOS REFINERY, ELEUSIS. FIRE DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. WAS TOWED AWAY FROM OTHER VESSELS TO PREVENT SPREAD OF FIRE & SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. FOUR SEAMEN & TWO FIREMEN INJURED.

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FAQ

Where is the AGIOS NICOLAOS wreck located?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS wreck is located at coordinates 38 0.94 N,23 32.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGIOS NICOLAOS?

The seabed around the AGIOS NICOLAOS lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the AGIOS NICOLAOS sink?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS sank on Jul 9, 1989.

When was the wreck of the AGIOS NICOLAOS discovered?

The wreck of the AGIOS NICOLAOS was discovered in 1989.

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 flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the AGIOS NICOLAOS?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS had a tonnage of 999 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGIOS NICOLAOS?

The AGIOS NICOLAOS is classified as a tanker.

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