Kythera Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kythera sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 29.93 N,22 59.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.498833
  • Longitude: 22.999333
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KYTHERA SUN
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 96.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2814
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2306/73 26.1.87 SANK APPROX 30M DUE W OF KASTELLI, CRETE. (LLOYDS VOL.266). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1969 BY VEB SCHIFFSWERFT 'NEPTUN', ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MONEY OFF SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM MOTRIL FOR CHINA VIA CRETE. SPRANG A LEAK & LATER SANK. ALL 18 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KYTHERA SUN wreck located?

The KYTHERA SUN wreck is located at coordinates 35 29.93 N,22 59.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KYTHERA SUN?

The seabed around the KYTHERA SUN lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the KYTHERA SUN sink?

The KYTHERA SUN sank on Dec 17, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KYTHERA SUN discovered?

The wreck of the KYTHERA SUN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KYTHERA SUN belong to?

The KYTHERA SUN belonged to CY.

What cargo was the KYTHERA SUN carrying?

The KYTHERA SUN was carrying chemicals,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KYTHERA SUN?

The KYTHERA SUN had a tonnage of 2814 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYTHERA SUN?

The KYTHERA SUN is classified as a motor vessel.

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