Attiki (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Attiki (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 59.635 N,33 28.58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.993917
  • Longitude: 33.476333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATTIKI (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 95.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3360
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1978
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H5968/69 14.7.78 ST IN 275936N, 332836E APPROX. (MV BENARTY, HN 13.6.78 & LL 4/78). - NM 1729/78. H3066/76 7.8.78 REPD AS RA CONSPIC IN 275942N, 332836E. (HAMBURG NM 2740(T)/78). NCA. H2089/71 10.8.78 REPD IN 275936N, 332818E. (BREST NM 78 27 40). NCA. H5968/69 12.10.78 REPD IN 275928N, 332852E. RA CONSPIC FROM 10M. (MV LETCHWORTH, HN 20.9.68). NCA. H5968/69 23.3.79 POSN 275954N, 332806E. (EGYPTIAN NM 1/79). NCA. H2424/79 10.3.80 REPD AS RA CONSPIC. (MV HAMPSHIRE, HN 23.1.80). - NM 794/80. H5968/69 27.10.83 NOW CHARTED IN 275953N, 332748E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2289/82 14.11.83 WK, APPROX 5000GRT, STRANDED IN 275912N, 332915E. RADAR CONSPIC. (MV BIGORANGE XI, HN DTD 17.10.83). NCA. H2289/82 8.3.84 POSN 275925N, 332854E APPROX. (HAMBURG NM 387/84). NCA. 15.5.97 [WGD] POSN: 275936N, 332836E. NC 2374. 1.12.00 [WGD] POSN RE-ASSESSED BY GEO REFERENCING NOW SHOWN IN 2759.635N, 03328.58E. NE 2374. SEP 2009/000031696 27.4.09 DIVED 5.2006. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. WK SHOWS AT LOW TIDE. LIES APPROX NW/SE, PARALLEL TO SHORE AND IS DISPERSED. SEABED SAND & CORAL. HEAVILY SALVAGED. DISPERSED AND BROKEN UP, CARGO OF CEMENT REMAINS. (P COLLINGS). DELETE RA CONSPIC. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

23.5.78 BUILT IN 1966 BY IMABARI ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LANITHOS CIA NAV, SA. PASSAGE GENOA FOR PORT SUDAN. RAN AGROUND AND WAS ABANDONED 5 DAYS LATER WITH HOLDS AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODING. CAUGHT FIRE ON 23.5.78 AND ENGINE ROOM AND HOLDS WERE GUTTED. (MSD).

General Comments

HEAVILY SALVAGED, DISPERSED AND BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 59.635 N,33 28.58 E
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FAQ

Where is the ATTIKI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ATTIKI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 27 59.635 N,33 28.58 E.

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

The seabed around the ATTIKI (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ATTIKI (PROBABLY) sink?

The ATTIKI (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 24, 1978.

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

The wreck of the ATTIKI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ATTIKI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ATTIKI (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ATTIKI (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ATTIKI (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ATTIKI (PROBABLY)?

The ATTIKI (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3360 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATTIKI (PROBABLY)?

The ATTIKI (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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