Dimitrios Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dimitrios ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 47.25 N,32 23.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.787500
  • Longitude: 32.386667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIMITRIOS II
Type carrier
Flag HN
Tonnage 875
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1998
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2006

Surveying Details

27.3.98 27.3.98 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 344700N, 322300E. (LL 312). NCA. 25.9.98 25.9.98 STILL STRANDED IN SAME POSN. REMOVAL OF CARGO COMPLETED. (LL 313). HH315/100/14/20 13.4.99 HH315/100/14/20 13.4.99 LOCATED IN 3547.00N, 3223.00E [WGD], CARGO REMOVED, POSSIBLE PLANS TO BREAK HER UP FOR SCRAP. (L SUTTON, FAX DTD 6.4.99). INS AS STPA IN 3447.10N, 3223.20E. BR STD. 23.9.04 23.9.04 OBSERVED 8.04 IN PA 3447.150N, 3223.2E [WGD]. (J PATON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH395/430/03 6.7.04 HH395/430/03 6.7.04 WK OF SMALL COASTER EXISTS ON THE CHARTED ISLAND OF OPHOROURIOUS, 3447.25N, 3223.20E. SITS UPRIGHT, HIGH AND DRY WITH BOWS E. CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM CORAL BAY SOME 5 MILES N AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED CONSPICUOUS. (A HALLIWELL, HN DTD 22.5.06). INS AS ST CONSPIC IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3548/06.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SILVER STAR. PASSAGE GREECE FOR SYRIA. RAN AGROUND IN ROUGH SEAS APPROX 3M WEST OF PAPHOS LIGHTHOUSE. CREW OF 8 RESCUED.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 47.25 N,32 23.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the DIMITRIOS II wreck located?

The DIMITRIOS II wreck is located at coordinates 34 47.25 N,32 23.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIMITRIOS II?

The seabed around the DIMITRIOS II lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DIMITRIOS II sink?

The DIMITRIOS II sank on Mar 23, 1998.

When was the wreck of the DIMITRIOS II discovered?

The wreck of the DIMITRIOS II was discovered in 1998.

What country did the DIMITRIOS II belong to?

The DIMITRIOS II belonged to HN.

What cargo was the DIMITRIOS II carrying?

The DIMITRIOS II was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DIMITRIOS II?

The DIMITRIOS II had a tonnage of 875 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIMITRIOS II?

The DIMITRIOS II is classified as a carrier.

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