Kaptanvassos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kaptanvassos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 57.548 N,23 34.535 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.959133
  • Longitude: 23.575583
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KAPTANVASSOS
Flag CY
Length 60.3 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 748
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers MARKED BY CAN LT BUOY QK.R.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2004

Surveying Details

12.4.76 SANK AT PERAMA. (LLOYDS VOL.224). NCA, POSN 375736.5N, 233434.5E FOR FILING ONLY. 22.7.76 ABANDONED & DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.225). NCA. H3592/73 8.9.76 DW IN 375742N, 233431E APPROX, OR 152DEGS, 190MTRS FROM F.R. LT, MARKED BY R CONL BUOY QK.FL.R. CLOSE SE. (GREEK NM 52(P)/76). NCA. H3630/82 14.9.82 DW IN 375736N, 233435E, MARKED BY SPH LT BUOY QK.R. CLOSE SE [COMBINED WITH WK CLOSE S ON BA 1513]. (ATHENS NM 139/82). - NM 2353/82. 6.9.83 SHOWN IN 375736.5N, 233437E, MARKED BY CAN LT BUOY QK.R. CLOSE NE ON GREEK 143 [1982]. NE 894. H3630/82 16.5.86 WK RAISED, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (ATHENS NM 18/86). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 1577/86.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1947 BY GLOMMENS M/V, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VASSOMAR LTD. CAPSIZED & SANK. CREW OF 13, FIVE LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KAPTANVASSOS wreck located?

The KAPTANVASSOS wreck is located at coordinates 37 57.548 N,23 34.535 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAPTANVASSOS?

The seabed around the KAPTANVASSOS lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the KAPTANVASSOS sink?

The KAPTANVASSOS sank on Apr 8, 1976.

When was the wreck of the KAPTANVASSOS discovered?

The wreck of the KAPTANVASSOS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KAPTANVASSOS belong to?

The KAPTANVASSOS belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the KAPTANVASSOS?

The KAPTANVASSOS had a tonnage of 748 tons.

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