Chios Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Chios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.634 N,9 10.571 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.877233
  • Longitude: 9.176183
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIOS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 84.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1731
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2020

Surveying Details

H2882/46 14.6.46 ST, WITH G CON BUOY, N TPMK, OCC G, CLOSE N, IN 535246N, 091038E. (HAMB NM 822/45 PARA D9). - NM 2818/45. H1917/52 26.5.52 LEAST DEPTH NOW 2.9MTRS. (GERMAN 247). AMEND TO WK 1FM 3FT. BR STD. 7.5.53 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG NM 1339/53). NO ACTION. H2758/54 15.3.55 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 3805/54). AMEND FOUL. DELETE BUOY. - NM 256/55. H374/66 1.5.75 SWEPT CLEAR 6.9MTRS. G SPAR BUOY CLOSE N. (HAMBURG NM 1127/75). AMEND SW 3FMS 5FT. INS BUOY. BR STD. H2903/77 9.5.79 SWEPT CLEAR AT 7.6MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 1118/79). AMEND SW 4FMS 1FT. BR STD. H2903/77 SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.3MTRS (HAMB NM 2344/82). CLEAR AT 10.8MTRS (HAMB NM 238/84). BR STD. H5630/82 30.8.84 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 2556/84). BR STD. SEP 2016/000015744 29.2.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5352.634N, 0910.571E [WGD] ON GERMAN 46 [ED22, COR 18.12.2015]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED

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FAQ

Where is the CHIOS wreck located?

The CHIOS wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.634 N,9 10.571 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIOS?

The seabed around the CHIOS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CHIOS sink?

The CHIOS sank on Sep 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the CHIOS discovered?

The wreck of the CHIOS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the CHIOS belong to?

The CHIOS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the CHIOS?

The CHIOS had a tonnage of 1731 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIOS?

The CHIOS is classified as a steam ship.

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