Athensburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Athensburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 48.94 N,23 30.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.815667
  • Longitude: 23.516000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ATHENSBURG
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 78.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2283
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.1.73 AGROUND 200MTRS OUTSIDE MANDOUDHI HBR, EUBOEA ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.211). NCA, POSN 384900N, 233100E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX-'BILBAO'], BUILT 1953 BY ORSTEIN &KOPPEL & LUBECKER MASCH, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERCULES SHIPPING CORPORATION. ON PASSAGE FROM KYMASSI FROM PIRAEUS. RAN INTO GALE FORCE WINDS & ANCHORED IN MANDOUDHI ROADS, OFF E COAST OF EUBOEA ISLAND. AS WEATHER DETERIORATED SHE DRAGGED ANCHOR & WAS BLOWN ONTO ROCKS, BREAKING IN TWO, HOLDS & ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED. 15 CREW & THREE PASSENGERS SAFE, TWO LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHENSBURG wreck located?

The ATHENSBURG wreck is located at coordinates 38 48.94 N,23 30.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHENSBURG?

The seabed around the ATHENSBURG lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ATHENSBURG sink?

The ATHENSBURG sank on Jan 14, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ATHENSBURG discovered?

The wreck of the ATHENSBURG was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ATHENSBURG belong to?

The ATHENSBURG belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ATHENSBURG carrying?

The ATHENSBURG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ATHENSBURG?

The ATHENSBURG had a tonnage of 2283 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHENSBURG?

The ATHENSBURG is classified as a carrier.

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