Cretan Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cretan reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 33.43 N,1 39.43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.557167
  • Longitude: 1.657167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CRETAN REEFER
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 152.1 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6749
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H5066/70 21.2.80 ST IN 363330N, 013930E APPROX. (UNITED TOWING HN 28.1.80). INS AS ST. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHANTIERS NAVALS DE LA CIOTAT, LA CIOTAT. WHILST UNDER TOW APPROXIMATELY 17M OFF CAPE TENES, BROKE TOWLINE AND SUBSEQUENTLY RAN AGROUND AT CAP SIRAT. SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE & ABANDONED AS A CTL. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 33.43 N,1 39.43 E
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FAQ

Where is the CRETAN REEFER wreck located?

The CRETAN REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 36 33.43 N,1 39.43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRETAN REEFER?

The seabed around the CRETAN REEFER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CRETAN REEFER sink?

The CRETAN REEFER sank on Dec 22, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CRETAN REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the CRETAN REEFER was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CRETAN REEFER belong to?

The CRETAN REEFER belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the CRETAN REEFER?

The CRETAN REEFER had a tonnage of 6749 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRETAN REEFER?

The CRETAN REEFER is classified as a motor vessel.

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