Hiona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hiona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 27.92 N,4 10.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.465333
  • Longitude: -4.168167
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIONA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 88.4 m
Width 13 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2194
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.9.78 14.9.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 362800N, 041000W. (LL 233). NCA. H5066/70 27.9.78 H5066/70 27.9.78 POSN CONFIRMED. (NAV COMMSTA ROTA SPAIN, SIGNAL DTD 9.9.78). NCA. 16.11.78 16.11.78 VESSEL DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 234). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY LANGESUNDS M/V, LANGESUND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER DOUKAS CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR ALEXANDRIA. WAS ABANDONED & LATER SANK WHEN CAPTAIN REPD LOUD NOISE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY SHIP HITTING SOMETHING & TAKING IN WATER. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HIONA wreck located?

The HIONA wreck is located at coordinates 36 27.92 N,4 10.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIONA?

The seabed around the HIONA lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the HIONA sink?

The HIONA sank on Sep 9, 1978.

When was the wreck of the HIONA discovered?

The wreck of the HIONA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HIONA belong to?

The HIONA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the HIONA carrying?

The HIONA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the HIONA?

The HIONA had a tonnage of 2194 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIONA?

The HIONA is classified as a motor vessel.

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