Avantis Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Avantis iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 40.7 N,23 18.717 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.678333
  • Longitude: 23.311950
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name AVANTIS III
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 79.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 2362
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH382/560/03 23.11.04 SANK IN PA 3740.7N, 23 18.8E [?EUR]. (LL 22.11.04). INS AS DWPA. BR STD. SEP 2010/000066901 26.4.10 DW IN 3740.765N, 2318.807E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 3/74/10). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 15.6.12 [WGD] POSN: 3740.700N, 2318.770E.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-AKERSHUS '02. BUILT IN 1977 BY TRONDERVERFLET AS, HOMMELVIK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMARI MARITIME CO. PIREAUS. OIL ENGINE OF 2250BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MESSOLONGHI FOR CYPRUS. CARGO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SPECIFICALLY GYPSUM BOARDS AND CERAMIC ROOF TILES. STRUCK REEF AND SANK. ONE MAN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the AVANTIS III wreck located?

The AVANTIS III wreck is located at coordinates 37 40.7 N,23 18.717 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVANTIS III?

The seabed around the AVANTIS III lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AVANTIS III sink?

The AVANTIS III sank on Nov 19, 2004.

When was the wreck of the AVANTIS III discovered?

The wreck of the AVANTIS III was discovered in 2004.

What country did the AVANTIS III belong to?

The AVANTIS III belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AVANTIS III carrying?

The AVANTIS III was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the AVANTIS III?

The AVANTIS III had a tonnage of 2362 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVANTIS III?

The AVANTIS III is classified as a carrier.

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