Despina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Despina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 28 N,47 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.466667
  • Longitude: 47.250000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DESPINA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 97.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 1705
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.6.78 SANK IN 122800N, 471500E APPROX. (LL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY A/B FINNBODA VARF, STOCKHOLM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGIOS MOLARIS. PASSAGE GREECE FOR COMORO ISLANDS. ENCOUNTERED VERY HEAVY WEATHER IN THE RED SEA AND WAS LATER ABANDONED SOME 65 MILES OFF THE SOMALI AND YEMENI COASTS DUE TO WATER FLOODING HER ENGINE ROOM. ALL HER CREW WERE RESCUED. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DESPINA wreck located?

The DESPINA wreck is located at coordinates 12 28 N,47 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DESPINA?

The seabed around the DESPINA lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the DESPINA sink?

The DESPINA sank on Mar 17, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DESPINA discovered?

The wreck of the DESPINA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the DESPINA belong to?

The DESPINA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the DESPINA carrying?

The DESPINA was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the DESPINA?

The DESPINA had a tonnage of 1705 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESPINA?

The DESPINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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