Dimitrios Kyriakos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dimitrios kyriakos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 31.027 N,13 14.127 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.517117
  • Longitude: -13.235450
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 102.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5491/69 25.3.70 H5491/69 25.3.70 ST IN 071.5DEGS, 3.86M FROM CAPE SIERRA LEONE PT LT. MASTS & BRIDGE ABOVE WATER. POSN GIVEN BY CAPT MANSON, PALM LINE. (LLOYDS & MOD SIGNAL 2.3.70). - NM 573/70. H5491/69 30.3.70 H5491/69 30.3.70 MAST, FUNNEL, & ALL UPPER STRUCTURE VISIBLE AT HW. VESSEL IS NO DANGER TO MAIN SHIPPING CHANNEL INTO FREETOWN HBR. (SIERRA LEONE PORT AUTH. HN 2/70, 19.3.70). H5491/69 16.6.70 H5491/69 16.6.70 POSN GIVEN AS 353DEGS, 1.44M FROM FALCONBRIDGE PT BY MS 'RHON'. (HAMBURG NM 713(4)/70). NCA. H5491/69 15.9.71 H5491/69 15.9.71 POSN GIVEN AS 083112N, 131354W. GIVES GOOD RADAR ECHO. REPORT BY MS WISMER. (ROSTOCK NM 1908(55)/71). NCA. H5491/69 1.2.72 H5491/69 1.2.72 NOW CHARTED AS STPA IN 083108.5N, 131407W. NC 614. H5491/69 28.4.72 H5491/69 28.4.72 POSN NOW 353DEGS, 1.44M FROM FALCON BRIDGE PT LT. (HAMBURG NM 713/70). - NM 859/72. 9.8.77 9.8.77 [SIL] POSN: 083101N, 131407W. NC 614. HH090/956/01 19.3.02 HH090/956/01 19.3.02 NO LONGER SHOWS AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. HARBOUR MASTER CONFIRMS WK REMAINS IN LISTED POSN. NOT INVESTIGATED DUE TO SHOAL WATER. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). AMEND TO DW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2002

Circumstances of loss

16.2.69 BUILT IN 1937. PASSAGE LOURENCO MARQUES FOR IMMINGHAM. SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE ON 16.2.69 AND WAS TOWED INTO FREETOWN. LATER SANK AT MOORINGS.

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FAQ

Where is the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS wreck located?

The DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS wreck is located at coordinates 8 31.027 N,13 14.127 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS?

The seabed around the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS sink?

The DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS sank on Mar 16, 1970.

When was the wreck of the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS discovered?

The wreck of the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS was discovered in 1970.

What country did the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS belong to?

The DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS carrying?

The DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS?

The DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS had a tonnage of 2996 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS?

The DIMITRIOS KYRIAKOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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