Apollonia Vi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Apollonia vi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 45.53 N,24 7.743 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.758833
  • Longitude: 24.129050
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name APOLLONIA VI
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 65.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 484
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3592/73 18.6.80 AGROUND & HOLED IN 374500N, 240700E. SALVORS AT SITE. (LLOYDS VOL.240). PLOTS IN OVER 40FMS. NCA YET. 30.7.80 STILL AGROUND. (LL 241). NCA. H2627/72 25.11.80 STRANDED & CONSPICUOUS IN 374539N, 240800E. (GREEK NMS 179 & 202/80). CHART AS ST (CONSPIC). - NM 2681/80. H2415/78 12.6.81 REPORTED VISUALLY & RADAR CONSPIC. IN 374542N, 240800E, ON NW EDGE OF IFALOS TRIPITI. HH380/350/01 10.1.91 NO LONGER VISIBLE FROM A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 0.5M FROM CHARTED POSN. (WING CDR N T R BULPITT, DTD 16.12.90). NCA YET. 24.6.91 ST SHOWN IN 374536N, 240748E [EUR] ON GREEK 413 [1986 EDN, CORR TO NM 129/89]. NC 1657. HH385/410/03 1.2.05 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK NM BLOCK 266/04 FOR GREEK 413. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1089/05.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PIRAEUS & CHALKIS FOR TRIPOLI. RAN AGROUND & HOLED ON ROCKS. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 45.53 N,24 7.743 E
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FAQ

Where is the APOLLONIA VI wreck located?

The APOLLONIA VI wreck is located at coordinates 37 45.53 N,24 7.743 E.

How deep is the seabed around the APOLLONIA VI?

The seabed around the APOLLONIA VI lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the APOLLONIA VI discovered?

The wreck of the APOLLONIA VI was discovered in 1980.

What country did the APOLLONIA VI belong to?

The APOLLONIA VI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the APOLLONIA VI carrying?

The APOLLONIA VI was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the APOLLONIA VI?

The APOLLONIA VI had a tonnage of 484 tons.

What type of wreck is the APOLLONIA VI?

The APOLLONIA VI is classified as a motor vessel.