Klearchos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Klearchos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 53.728 N,9 43.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.895467
  • Longitude: 9.726500
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name KLEARCHOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 74.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1354
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H4644/74 24.9.79 SALVAGE WORK, PRESUMABLY OF CARGO, BEING CARRIED OUT IN 405357N, 094344E USING SMALL SUBMERSIBLE & PONTOONS. (LL 237). H4644/74 7.3.80 REPD THAT DRUMS (CONTAINING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS) ARE TO BE SALVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS THEY ARE IN DANGER OF SPILLING. (LL 239). H3091/79 28.8.80 NDW IN 405337N, 094345E. (GENOA NM 13.2/80). NE 163. H3091/79 19.12.80 SUB SEA OIL SERVICES TO RECOVER DANGEROUS CHEMICALS, SOME OF WHICH HAVE DISSOLVED. SARDINIAN AUTHORITIES HAVE PROHIBITED FISHING IN THE AREA. (LL 242). H2343/81 20.2.81 SALVAGE BEGAN 20.1.81 BY VESSEL 'CAPALONGA' & SUB PC-82 TO RECOVER CARGO. RADIUS OF 1100MTRS PROHIBITED FOR NAVIGATION, ANCHORING & FISHING FOR 6 MONTHS. (GENOA NM 2.48/81). - TNM 585/80 ISSUED. 4.6.86 [MOD] POSN: 405337N, 094342E. NC 1211. 13.2.95 NDW SHOWN IN 405333N, 094348E ON ITALIAN 43 [1994 EDN]. BR STD. 12.4.05 NDW SHOWN IN 4053.61N, 0943.71E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 322 [RISTAMPA OCT'01]. NE 1211. [WGD] POSN: 4053.651N, 0943.699E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY ATELIERS DUCHENSE & BOSSIERE, LE HAVRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MATH MARCANTONAKIS & SONS LTD. PASSAGE MARSEILLES FOR PIRAEUS. ABANDONED BY CREW. SANK SIX DAYS AFTER CATCHING FIRE OFF TRAVOLARA ISLAND. THE VESSEL CONTAINS DANGEROUS CHEMICALS. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KLEARCHOS wreck located?

The KLEARCHOS wreck is located at coordinates 40 53.728 N,9 43.59 E.

How deep is the KLEARCHOS and where exactly is it located?

The KLEARCHOS lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 40 53.728 N,9 43.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KLEARCHOS?

The seabed around the KLEARCHOS lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the KLEARCHOS sink?

The KLEARCHOS sank on Jul 20, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KLEARCHOS discovered?

The wreck of the KLEARCHOS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KLEARCHOS belong to?

The KLEARCHOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KLEARCHOS carrying?

The KLEARCHOS was carrying containers,chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the KLEARCHOS?

The KLEARCHOS had a tonnage of 1354 tons.

What type of wreck is the KLEARCHOS?

The KLEARCHOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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