Dimitris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dimitris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.294 N,1 2.195 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.621567
  • Longitude: -1.036583
Wreck Depth -2.77 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIMITRIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 123
Sonar Width 43
Shadow Height 7.27
Orientation 30
Tonnage 5202
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1953
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5923/54 15.1.54 AGROUND ON ROCK KNOWN AS 'THE HIGH' IN 543715N, 010140W. (LL 14.12.53). H5923/54 7.10.54 INS ST IN 543715N, 010140W. - NM 2185/54. H5923/54 15.12.54 BEING DISPERSED. (TH). 24.12.82 WRECKAGE COVERS AREA 85 X 20MTRS. MAIN BULK OF WK REMAINS INCLUDING 2 BOILERS, ENGINE BLOCK, LARGE SECTIONS OF HULL AND QUITE EXTENSIVE DECK, FITTINGS. DERRICKS (?) VISIBLE 3HRS EITHER SIDE LW. LIES APPROX N/S WITH BOWS N. (BSAC WK REGISTER). H6331/87 11.1.89 EXAM'D 19.8.88 IN 543717N, 010205W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. DRIES IN GEN DEPTH 2.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEG AND POORLY PRESERVED HULL APPEARS TO BE BROKEN IN TWO. NUMEROUS SONAR CONTACTS, POSSIBLY BOILERS, ETC DETECTED CLOSE TO ROCKS. FISHING NETS AND POTS IN ABUNDANCE IN AREA AND SO UNABLE TO SWEEP. CHART AS STRANDED WK. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 20170000002822 26.04.17 EAXM'D BY BDC IN 5437.289N, 0102.205W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 17.4MTRS, HT 4.14MTRS, ORIENTATION 212/072 DEGS. NFS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 0.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2017/000087052 7.8.17 EXAM'D 06.04.17; IN 5437.294N, 0102.195W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH DRIES 2.77MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS, LENGTH 123MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS, HEIGHT 7.27MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DETERIORATED AND SCATTERED DEBRIS VISIBLE. (MMT, HI 1491A). AMEND ST DRIES 2.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-MICHAEL L EMBIRICOS '52, EX-DIMITRIS, EX-WAR MALAYIAN. BUILT IN 1918 BY CAIRD & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOGIAZIDES BROS & ND RALLIAS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BOMA, N AFRICA, FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. RAN AGROUND ON SEAWARD END OF FLASHES REEF, OFF REDCAR. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DIMITRIS wreck located?

The DIMITRIS wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.294 N,1 2.195 W.

How deep is the DIMITRIS and where exactly is it located?

The DIMITRIS lies at a depth of about -2.77 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.294 N,1 2.195 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIMITRIS?

The seabed around the DIMITRIS lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the DIMITRIS sink?

The DIMITRIS sank on Dec 14, 1953.

When was the wreck of the DIMITRIS discovered?

The wreck of the DIMITRIS was discovered in 1953.

What country did the DIMITRIS belong to?

The DIMITRIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DIMITRIS carrying?

The DIMITRIS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DIMITRIS?

The DIMITRIS had a tonnage of 5202 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIMITRIS?

The DIMITRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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