Andros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Andros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 58.88 N,22 57.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.981333
  • Longitude: 22.966000
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ANDROS
Type hospital ship
Flag GR
Length 79.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 2068
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1949
Original Source other
Surveying Details H881/49 8.3.49 WK 5FMS 3FT PA IN 375857N, 225800E. (GREEK NM 286/1948). NCA. DELETE. (E7353, LJ). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT SIR RAYLTON DIXON &CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HELLENIC MEDITERRANEAN LINES CO. BOMBED & SUNK WHILST BEING USED A HOSPITAL SHIP. SOME CASUALTIES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ANDROS wreck located?

The ANDROS wreck is located at coordinates 37 58.88 N,22 57.96 E.

How deep is the ANDROS and where exactly is it located?

The ANDROS lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 37 58.88 N,22 57.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDROS?

The seabed around the ANDROS lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the ANDROS sink?

The ANDROS sank on Apr 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ANDROS discovered?

The wreck of the ANDROS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ANDROS belong to?

The ANDROS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ANDROS?

The ANDROS had a tonnage of 2068 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDROS?

The ANDROS is classified as a hospital ship.

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