Dystos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dystos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 34.237 N,24 11.567 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.570617
  • Longitude: 24.192783
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name DYSTOS
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 107.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4045
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2015

Surveying Details

HH382/470/01 8.1.97 SANK IN 383412N, 241100E IN 34MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.307). CHART AS DW. - NM 503/97. HH382/470/01 24.2.97 DW IN 383418N, 241136E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 12/303/97). - NM 1051/97. 26.8.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 3834.250N, 2411.150E [EUR] ON GREEK 333 [MAR'05 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2015/000177215 20.8.15 NDW IN 3834.140N, 2411.000E [ED50]. (GREEK NM 7/122/15). AMEND NDW IN 3834.237N, 2411.567E [WGD].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'MINA ENTREGO' '81], BUILT1972 BY JULIANA CONSTRUCTORA GIJONESA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DYSTOS SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM VOLOS FOR DRAPETZONA. CAPSIZED, IN ROUGH SAES & STRONG GALE FORCE WINDS. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TO PLACE OF SHELTER. ONE SURVIVOR, 17 DEAD, THREE UNACCOUNTED FOR. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DYSTOS wreck located?

The DYSTOS wreck is located at coordinates 38 34.237 N,24 11.567 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DYSTOS?

The seabed around the DYSTOS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the DYSTOS sink?

The DYSTOS sank on Jan 2, 1997.

When was the wreck of the DYSTOS discovered?

The wreck of the DYSTOS was discovered in 1997.

What country did the DYSTOS belong to?

The DYSTOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DYSTOS carrying?

The DYSTOS was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DYSTOS?

The DYSTOS had a tonnage of 4045 tons.

What type of wreck is the DYSTOS?

The DYSTOS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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