Eleftherios S Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Eleftherios s Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 50.05 N,72 31.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.834167
  • Longitude: 72.521167
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELEFTHERIOS S
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 128.2 m
Width 16 m
Draught 10.9
Tonnage 5966
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1989
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH502/350/01 27.7.89 SANK OFF TARAPUR IN 195000N, 723118E. RADAR MAST SHOWS 2MTRS ABOVE SURFACE. (LL, 15.6.89). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 1.8.89 DW PA, MAST DRIES 2MTRS, IN 195000N, 723118E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN TELEX, 1.8.89). - NM 2422/89. HH502/350/01 19.9.89 SETTLED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 6.9.89) NCA. HH502/350/01 17.11.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (DEHRA DUN NM 367/89). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2008

Circumstances of loss

29.9.88 EX- ELIZA (1988), EX- DIMONA (1978) BUILT IN 1969 BY A/S PORSGRUNDS M/V, PORSGRUNN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROKARAVO SHIPPING CO., S.A. PASSAGE MERSIN FOR BOMBAY. GROUNDED 29.9.88 OFF THE PRONGS LT HO, BOMBAY, WAS REFLOATED 24.10.88 BUT WITH HULL HOLED & CRACKED & HOLDS FLOODED. WAS ARRESTED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES BUT RELEASED 8.6.89 & ALLOWED TO DEPART FOR DUBAI. SANK OFF TARAPUR WHILE ON PASSAGE ON 12.6.89. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ELEFTHERIOS S wreck located?

The ELEFTHERIOS S wreck is located at coordinates 19 50.05 N,72 31.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELEFTHERIOS S?

The seabed around the ELEFTHERIOS S lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ELEFTHERIOS S sink?

The ELEFTHERIOS S sank on Jun 12, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ELEFTHERIOS S discovered?

The wreck of the ELEFTHERIOS S was discovered in 1989.

What country did the ELEFTHERIOS S belong to?

The ELEFTHERIOS S belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ELEFTHERIOS S carrying?

The ELEFTHERIOS S was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ELEFTHERIOS S?

The ELEFTHERIOS S had a tonnage of 5966 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELEFTHERIOS S?

The ELEFTHERIOS S is classified as a motor vessel.

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