Astipalaia 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
Astipalaia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 46.163 N,0 33.873 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.769383
  • Longitude: -0.564550
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ASTIPALAIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 90.6 m
Width 13 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 1919
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers CONSPIC
Surveying Details H5066/70 14.2.83 ST CONSPIC, SHOWN IN 354614N, 003336W [EUR]. (MS 'HASSELT', HN DTD 23.12.82). - NM 610/83. 13.11.87 ST CONSPIC, SHOWN IN 354623N, 003359W [UND]. NC 822. 1.4.09 SHOWN IN 3546.253N, 0033.802W [EUR] ON BA 822 [EDN 2 DTD 13.12.07]. 12.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 3546.163N, 0033.873E. NE 822.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1955 BY KIELER HOWALDTSWERKE AG, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARSIGMA INC. PASSAGE CASABLANCA FOR ORAN. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF POINTE DU CANASTEL DURING HEAVY WEATHER. ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED & CREW ABANDONED SHIP. REPORTED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASTIPALAIA wreck located?

The ASTIPALAIA wreck is located at coordinates 35 46.163 N,0 33.873 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTIPALAIA?

The seabed around the ASTIPALAIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ASTIPALAIA sink?

The ASTIPALAIA sank on Jan 28, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ASTIPALAIA discovered?

The wreck of the ASTIPALAIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ASTIPALAIA belong to?

The ASTIPALAIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ASTIPALAIA carrying?

The ASTIPALAIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ASTIPALAIA?

The ASTIPALAIA had a tonnage of 1919 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTIPALAIA?

The ASTIPALAIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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