Aikaterini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aikaterini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0 N,15 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.000000
  • Longitude: -15.383333
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIKATERINI
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4929
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560000N, 152300W. 5.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY ROPNER & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGANDIS BROS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 450NHP. PASSAGE HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA FOR DUBLIN. TORPEDOED BY U-93. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the AIKATERINI wreck located?

The AIKATERINI wreck is located at coordinates 56 0 N,15 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AIKATERINI?

The seabed around the AIKATERINI lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the AIKATERINI sink?

The AIKATERINI sank on Jan 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the AIKATERINI discovered?

The wreck of the AIKATERINI was discovered in 1941.

What country did the AIKATERINI belong to?

The AIKATERINI belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the AIKATERINI?

The AIKATERINI had a tonnage of 4929 tons.

What type of wreck is the AIKATERINI?

The AIKATERINI is classified as a steam ship.

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