Aliakmon Runner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aliakmon runner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 1 N,63 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.016667
  • Longitude: 63.300000
Water Depth 4490 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALIAKMON RUNNER
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 151.5 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 9523
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,stone,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Surveying Details

H1273/83 25.2.83 SANK IN 100100N, 631800E, APPROX. (LL 9.2.83, 17.3.83). IN ABOUT 4,400MTRS. 17.12.90 THE REPORTED SINKING OF THIS VESSEL IS NOW THOUGHT TO BE A MARITIME FRAUD. BARBARA CONWAY'S BOOK 'MARITIME FRAUD', PP 111 - 115, REFERS. (P ENAULT, 4.12.90).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR LATTAKIA, SINGAPORE AND PIRAEUS. CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING A SERIES OF EXPLOSIVES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALIAKMON RUNNER wreck located?

The ALIAKMON RUNNER wreck is located at coordinates 10 1 N,63 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALIAKMON RUNNER?

The seabed around the ALIAKMON RUNNER lies at approximately 4490 meters deep.

When did the ALIAKMON RUNNER sink?

The ALIAKMON RUNNER sank on Feb 8, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ALIAKMON RUNNER discovered?

The wreck of the ALIAKMON RUNNER was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ALIAKMON RUNNER belong to?

The ALIAKMON RUNNER belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ALIAKMON RUNNER carrying?

The ALIAKMON RUNNER was carrying general and mixed goods,stone,grain.

What was the tonnage of the ALIAKMON RUNNER?

The ALIAKMON RUNNER had a tonnage of 9523 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALIAKMON RUNNER?

The ALIAKMON RUNNER is classified as a motor vessel.

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