Kalligrammos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kalligrammos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 23.015 N,3 24.682 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.383583
  • Longitude: 3.411367
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALLIGRAMMOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 118.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 74
Tonnage 4228
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H3124/70 2.5.77 H3124/70 2.5.77 DW IN 062302N, 032447E APPROX. (MV CLEARWAY, HN 9.4.77). - NM 1121/77. 17.6.77 17.6.77 ATTEMPT TO SALVE CARGO ONLY. (LL, 17.6.77). H3124/70 18.7.77 H3124/70 18.7.77 REPD STRANDED IN 062330N, 032430E APPROX. (HAMBURG NM 1891/77). NCA. H3124/70 21.10.77 H3124/70 21.10.77 WK (MASTS) IN 062321N, 032454E APPROX. (US NM 57101/35/77). NCA. H3124/70 28.11.77 H3124/70 28.11.77 REPD LYING 121DEG, 0.88M FROM HEAD OF W MOLE, OR IN 062300N, 032448E. (HAMBURG NM 3698/77). - NM 2804/77. H3124/70 17.5.78 H3124/70 17.5.78 POSN 062302N, 032448E APPROX. (NPA LTR, 5091/HH5/003/69, 2.2.78). - NM 1235/78. 8.11.83 8.11.83 SHOWN AS DW IN 062302N, 032448E ON NPA SURVEY [K9194]. NE 2812. 1.10.84 1.10.84 SHOWN AS DWP (MASTS) IN 062303N, 032444E ON NPA SURVEY [K9301/5]. NC 2812. 20.3.85 20.3.85 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) IN 062321N, 032454E ON US 57101 [1984 EDN]. NCA. 4.2.91 4.2.91 DWP, LENGTH 185MTRS, BEAM 50MTRS, ORIENTATION 074/254DEGS CENTRED ON 062259N, 032443E ON NPA SURVEY [APPS TO LAGOS HBR, OCT 1989]. NE 2812. HH440/820/01 16.3.93 HH440/820/01 16.3.93 MASTS REPD NO LONGER VISIBLE. (FLEET PORT GUIDE, SEP'92). NCA YET. HH440/410/01 3.12.93 HH440/410/01 3.12.93 MASTS DELETED ON WK IN 062302.5N, 032443E. (FRENCH NM 92 37 41) DELETE MASTS. BR STD. 7.2.11 7.2.11 [WGD] POSN: 0623.0153N, 0324.6823E. NE 2182.

Circumstances of loss

11.1.77 BUILT 1970 BY S.A. JULIANA CONSTRUCCIONES GIJONESA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISTINGULF CIA. NAV S A. PASSAGE WORKINGTON FOR APAPA & LAGOS. HAD BEEN ANCHORED IN LAGOS ROADS, AWAITING A BERTH, SINCE 11.1.77 WHEN SHE WAS STRUCK BY GREEK S TANKER 'KATINA' ON 25.3.77. AS NO.1 HOLD FLOODED, SHE GROUNDED FOR'D AND SUBSEQUENTLY SANK ON 26.3.77 IN APPROX 30FT OF WATER, WITH DECKS AWASH AND LIST TO STBD AND BROKE HER BACK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KALLIGRAMMOS wreck located?

The KALLIGRAMMOS wreck is located at coordinates 6 23.015 N,3 24.682 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KALLIGRAMMOS?

The seabed around the KALLIGRAMMOS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the KALLIGRAMMOS sink?

The KALLIGRAMMOS sank on Mar 26, 1977.

When was the wreck of the KALLIGRAMMOS discovered?

The wreck of the KALLIGRAMMOS was discovered in 1977.

What country did the KALLIGRAMMOS belong to?

The KALLIGRAMMOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KALLIGRAMMOS carrying?

The KALLIGRAMMOS was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the KALLIGRAMMOS?

The KALLIGRAMMOS had a tonnage of 4228 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALLIGRAMMOS?

The KALLIGRAMMOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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