Dimitrios (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dimitrios (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 12.99 N,18 27.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.216500
  • Longitude: 18.465283
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 61 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.2.79 VESSEL, AGROUND ABOUT 4M N OF OTRANTO. (LLOYDS VOL.234). 19.3.79 TO BE SOLD FOR SCRAP 'AS LIES'. (LL, 10.3.79) H3076/77 30.9.86 ST LIES 027DEG, 0.7M FROM COLONIA TRIESTE, BAIA DI LIMINI. [ABOUT 100MTRS LONG]. CLEARLY VISIBLE. (GENOA NM 14.51/86). G/S. 6.1.94 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 28 [1993 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. HH180/300/06 13.7.00 DELETION NOT INCLUDED ON BA NM BLOCK 2741/00. AMENDED DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1953 BY GEBR. VAN DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROS KRITIKOS. ON PASSAGE FROM PIRAEUS FOR PESARO. RAN AGROUND DURING HEAVY WEATHER 4M N OTRANTO. ABANDONED BY CREW. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 40 12.99 N,18 27.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) sink?

The DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 19, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY)?

The DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY)?

The DIMITRIOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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