Demosthenes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Demosthenes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 54 S,43 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -11.900000
  • Longitude: 43.500000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEMOSTHENES
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3880
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1925
Original Detection Year 1925
Original Source other
Surveying Details WRECKED IN 115400S, 432900E APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY R.STEPHENSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C D CALAFATIS. WAS WRECKED ON COMORO ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DEMOSTHENES wreck located?

The DEMOSTHENES wreck is located at coordinates 11 54 S,43 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DEMOSTHENES?

The seabed around the DEMOSTHENES lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DEMOSTHENES sink?

The DEMOSTHENES sank on Jun 10, 1925.

When was the wreck of the DEMOSTHENES discovered?

The wreck of the DEMOSTHENES was discovered in 1925.

What country did the DEMOSTHENES belong to?

The DEMOSTHENES belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DEMOSTHENES carrying?

The DEMOSTHENES was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the DEMOSTHENES?

The DEMOSTHENES had a tonnage of 3880 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEMOSTHENES?

The DEMOSTHENES is classified as a steam ship.

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