Capetan Christos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Capetan christos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 31.431 N,15 12.347 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.523850
  • Longitude: 15.205783
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CAPETAN CHRISTOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 999
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2024

Surveying Details

26.1.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 363142N, 151406E. (NAVAREA 111 021/78). NCA. H4978/72 7.3.78 NDW PA IN 363142N, 151406E. (GENOA NM 4.14,4.4,5.6/78). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. H4978/72 29.8.80 POSN REPEATED. (GENOA NM 15.26/80). NCA. 4.3.15 SHOWN IN 3631.740N, 1514.084E [WGD] ON IT300021 [EDN 2.4].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY MITSUBISHI ZOSEN, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A. MAVROMATIS & V. SOLOMONIDOU. BEING TOWED BY MOTOR TUG 'OCEAN SHORE', SANK AFTER TOW PARTED. CREW PICKED UP BY TUG. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPETAN CHRISTOS wreck located?

The CAPETAN CHRISTOS wreck is located at coordinates 36 31.431 N,15 12.347 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPETAN CHRISTOS?

The seabed around the CAPETAN CHRISTOS lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the CAPETAN CHRISTOS sink?

The CAPETAN CHRISTOS sank on Jan 22, 1978.

When was the wreck of the CAPETAN CHRISTOS discovered?

The wreck of the CAPETAN CHRISTOS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CAPETAN CHRISTOS belong to?

The CAPETAN CHRISTOS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the CAPETAN CHRISTOS?

The CAPETAN CHRISTOS had a tonnage of 999 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPETAN CHRISTOS?

The CAPETAN CHRISTOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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