Antigoni (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Antigoni (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 49.2 N,49 19.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.820000
  • Longitude: 49.325000
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTIGONI (PROBABLY)
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 161.5 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 12550
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 1993

Surveying Details

H3162/69 19.12.83 H3162/69 19.12.83 POSN OF SINKING - BUOY NO 8 IN CHANNEL AT BANDAR KHOMEINI. (LL, 24.11.83). NCA YET - POSN NOT CLEAR. H2501/80 20.10.88 H2501/80 20.10.88 WK REPD CLOSE TO CHANNEL IN APPROX 294842N, 491900E. (J/2008/27/88). PROBABLY THIS WK. NCA YET - AWAIT FURTHER. H2924/75 13.12.88 13.12.88 DETAILS GIVEN IN J/2008/27/88 TRANSFERRED TO H2924/75. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL, 19.4.89). NCA HH498/353/01 2.1.91 HH498/353/01 2.1.91 STRANDED WK IN 294912N, 491930E. (MV WILTSHIRE, 29.12.90, VIA RFA ORANGELEAF). INS AS ST (REP). - NM 130/91. HH496/400/01 22.7.92 HH496/400/01 22.7.92 INS AS ST PA ON NC 1269. HH496/400/01 12.1.93 HH496/400/01 12.1.93 WK, CLEARLY VISIBLE AND GOOD RADAR TARGET, IN 294855N, 491912E. UNLIT. (SHIPPING REPORT, DTD MARCH '92). NCA YET. HH496/400/01 12.1.93 HH496/400/01 12.1.93 WK REMOVED. (PSO, IRAN, 29.11.92). DELETED. - NM 67/93.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BY A GUIDED MISSILE, WHILE ON PASSAGE JAPAN TO BANDAR KHOMEINI, VIA BUSHIRE. FIRE OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY AN EXPLOSION, WHICH BROKE THE VESSEL IN TWO AND SANK IT. VESSEL, BUILT 1968, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTIGONI SHIPPING CO. LTD.

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FAQ

Where is the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 49.2 N,49 19.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 21, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY)?

The ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 12550 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTIGONI (PROBABLY)?

The ANTIGONI (PROBABLY) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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