Argo Carrier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Argo carrier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 56.44 N,23 35.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.940667
  • Longitude: 23.592667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ARGO CARRIER
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 141.1 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 9037
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH380/350/01 7.5.91 AGROUND & SEMI-SUBMERGED AT PSITTALIA ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.284). NCA YET. HH380/350/01 20.5.91 STILL AGROUND. (LLOYDS VOL.284). HH380/350/01 26.11.91 STILL AGROUND. (LLOYDS VOL.286). 26.10.94 REPORTED TO BE AT PIRAEUS OUTER ANCHORAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.288). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'LUCKY CARRIER' '90, EX 'ARMONIA' '88, EX 'BANNER' '88, EX 'EURCO BANNER' '86, EX 'KAPTAMICHALIS' '84, EX 'NICOLAOS D.L.' '79], BUILT 1969 BY AUSTIN & PICKERSGILL, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROULA SHIPPING. ON PASSAGE FROM CALAIS FOR MOKHA. ANCHOR CABLE PARTED IN HEAVY WEATHER WHILE UNDERGOING REPAIRS AT PSITTALIA ISLAND. GROUNDED & SANK. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGO CARRIER wreck located?

The ARGO CARRIER wreck is located at coordinates 37 56.44 N,23 35.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGO CARRIER?

The seabed around the ARGO CARRIER lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ARGO CARRIER sink?

The ARGO CARRIER sank on Apr 18, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ARGO CARRIER discovered?

The wreck of the ARGO CARRIER was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ARGO CARRIER belong to?

The ARGO CARRIER belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ARGO CARRIER carrying?

The ARGO CARRIER was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ARGO CARRIER?

The ARGO CARRIER had a tonnage of 9037 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGO CARRIER?

The ARGO CARRIER is classified as a motor vessel.

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