Dryades Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dryades Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 31 N,24 13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.516667
  • Longitude: 24.216667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRYADES
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 142.3 m
Width 18 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 8251
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.12.77 VESSEL RAN AGROUND IN 383100N, 241300E. (LLOYDS VOLS.230 & 231). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1954 BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, HAVERTON HILL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VIRGINIAKMETH CIA NAV, SA. ON PASSAGE FROM BASRAH FOR VOLOS. RAN AGROUND OFF CAPE OKTONIA, EUBOEA ISLAND, EASTERN GREECE. WITH HOLDS & ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED THE WRECKED VESSEL WAS ABANDONED & LEFT AS CTL. SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD 'AS IS, WHERE IS' FOR SCRAP. 28 CREW SAFE, ONE MAN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DRYADES wreck located?

The DRYADES wreck is located at coordinates 38 31 N,24 13 E.

When did the DRYADES sink?

The DRYADES sank on Dec 4, 1977.

When was the wreck of the DRYADES discovered?

The wreck of the DRYADES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DRYADES belong to?

The DRYADES belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DRYADES carrying?

The DRYADES was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DRYADES?

The DRYADES had a tonnage of 8251 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRYADES?

The DRYADES is classified as a carrier.

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