Byron I Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Byron i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 34.935933
- Longitude: 24.814467
|
| Wreck Depth |
0.1 m
|
| Water Depth |
4 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Low Water |
| Name |
BYRON I |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
147.2 m |
| Width |
19.2 m |
| Draught |
11.7 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
8541 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
granular or powdery material
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 17, 1985
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1985 |
| Last Detection Year |
2023 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 12, 2024 |
Surveying Details
H3630/82 26.2.85 WRECKED AT KALILIMENES. BROKEN IN TWO. STERN SUNK AND FORE PART CAPSIZED. (LLOYDS VOL.259). NCA YET. H3630/82 20.8.85 PHOTOGRAPH INDICATES WRECK LYING PORT SIDE TO ROCKS WITH ABOUT 15DEG STBD LIST. (LL, 7.8.85). H3781/81 23.9.85 POSN 345610N, 244856E, OR 059DEG, 0.86M FROM AY PAVLOS CHURCH. (GREEK NM 71/85). INS ST IN 345608.5N, 244854E [UND]. BR STD. H2306/73 24.9.87 WK, WHICH NEVER COVERS, 345525N, 244930E. (FRENCH NM 87/35/21). PLOTS IN 35-40FMS! NCA, PRESUME IT REFERS TO THIS WK. HH386/420/01 21.3.91 WK OF 'GREEK' MERCHANT VESSEL LIES SW OF NISIS TRAPOS. (FRENCH NM 91 08 01). POSSIBLY THIS WK. 20.7.93 ST SHOWN IN 345600N, 244854E ON GREEK 443/2 [1962 EDN CORRECT TO GREEK NM 43/90]. POSN CALCULATED USING SPHEROIDS FROM GREEK 443/2 REF POINTS [UND]. NC 1707. HH386/420/02 28.7.98 DELETE ST IN 345610N, 244856E [UND]. INSERT DW PA IN 345604N, 244856E [UND]. (GREEK NM 5/89/98). DELETE ST LYING 045DEGS, 1935MTRS FROM MEGALONISI LT, AND INSERT DW PA, 185MTRS [0.1M] S, OR 049DEGS, 1800MTRS FROM MEGALONISI LT. LISTED POSN AMENDED TO 335554N, 244854E [UND]. - NM 3124/98. HH386/420/02 9.9.98 NOW WK 0.1MTRS IN 345613N, 244857E [UND], OR 043.5DEGS, 1934MTRS FROM MEGALONISI LT. (GREEK NM 7/144/98). - NM 3700/98. 31.1.03 SHOWN IN 3456.156N, 248.868E [UND] ON BA 1707 [MAR'03 EDN]. PLAN IS UNGRADUATED. POSN TAKEN FROM ARCS IMAGE.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1963 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DENNER SERVICES INC. PASSAGE GYDINIA FOR INDIA. HAD BEEN LYING AT BUNKERING STATION SINCE EARLY JANUARY, WAS DRIVEN AGROUND DURING VERY SEVERE WEATHER. BROKE IN TWO AND STERN SECTION SANK. CREW RECOVERED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E
Byron I on Wreck Map
Byron I Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BYRON I wreck located?
The BYRON I wreck is located at coordinates 34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E.
How deep is the BYRON I and where exactly is it located?
The BYRON I lies at a depth of about 0.1 meters and is located at coordinates 34 56.156 N,24 48.868 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BYRON I?
The seabed around the BYRON I lies at approximately 4 meters deep.
When did the BYRON I sink?
The BYRON I sank on Jan 17, 1985.
When was the wreck of the BYRON I discovered?
The wreck of the BYRON I was discovered in 1985.
What country did the BYRON I belong to?
The BYRON I belonged to PA.
What cargo was the BYRON I carrying?
The BYRON I was carrying granular or powdery material.
What was the tonnage of the BYRON I?
The BYRON I had a tonnage of 8541 tons.
What type of wreck is the BYRON I?
The BYRON I is classified as a carrier.
General Comments
LYING ON PORT SIDE