Dimitrakis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dimitrakis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 25 N,7 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.416667
  • Longitude: -7.833333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIMITRAKIS
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 114 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 140
Tonnage 2850
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2003

Surveying Details

HH427/400/01 14.7.92 HH427/400/01 14.7.92 AGROUND IN 042200N, 075300W, APPROX. SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL 3 & 8.7.92). NCA YET. HH427/400/01 18.8.92 HH427/400/01 18.8.92 AGROUND W OF CAP PALMAS ON FISHTOWN REEF WITH STERN TOWARDS AND 100MTRS FROM SHORE. SURROUNDED BY ROCKS. LIES ON HEADING 140 DEG. FIRST SALVAGE ATTEMPT FAILED. FURTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (LL 25.7.92). NCA. 7.7.03 7.7.03 VESSEL REFLOATED 11.8.92. AMENDED LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE MERSIN FOR LAGOS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DIMITRAKIS wreck located?

The DIMITRAKIS wreck is located at coordinates 4 25 N,7 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIMITRAKIS?

The seabed around the DIMITRAKIS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DIMITRAKIS sink?

The DIMITRAKIS sank on Jun 30, 1992.

When was the wreck of the DIMITRAKIS discovered?

The wreck of the DIMITRAKIS was discovered in 1992.

What country did the DIMITRAKIS belong to?

The DIMITRAKIS belonged to MT.

What cargo was the DIMITRAKIS carrying?

The DIMITRAKIS was carrying chemicals,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the DIMITRAKIS?

The DIMITRAKIS had a tonnage of 2850 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIMITRAKIS?

The DIMITRAKIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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