Lion Of Piraeus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lion of piraeus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 14.35 S,51 6.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -10.239167
  • Longitude: 51.104167
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LION OF PIRAEUS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 92 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2925
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 1999

Surveying Details

H1273/85 24.10.85 STRANDED IN 101400S, 510600E. (LL, 22 & 23.10.85). DAMAGE/SITUATION REPORT INDICATES VESSEL HARD AGROUND, PARTIALLY FLOODED AND WITH MASSIVE SPLIT IN NO.3 HOLD. CONSIDER UNLIKELY THAT SHIP CAN BE REFLOATED. (HMS EXETER, SIGNAL DTD 22.10.85). NCA YET. H1273/85 14.11.85 VESSEL BEAM ON TO SEA AND AGROUND FOR THREE QUARTERS OF ITS LENGTH. HAS 10DEG STBD LIST AND IS ON NW'LY HDG. BACK APPARENTLY BROKEN AND SHIP CONSIDERED BEYOND SALVAGE. DISTINCTLY VISIBLE. (LL, 25.10.85, D/HBR MASTER, MAHE HN). POSN 101412S, 510606E. (HMS EXETER SIGNAL DTD 7.11.85). CHART AS ST PA CONSPIC. - NM 3122/85. H4115/85 10.12.85 SHOWN AS ST IN 101500S, 510406E ON CHART CUTTING SUPPLIED. (HMS EXETER, HN DTD 8.11.85). NCA. 26.8.92 WGD POSN: 101440S, 510549E. NC 718 [PLAN E]. 3.2.94 WGD POSN: 101421S, 510615E [REVISED]. NC 718 [PLAN E].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1980 BY TH ZERAS & SONS, AMBELAKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEAMASTERS' SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE WEST AFRICA FOR INDIA. RAN AGROUND ON FARQUHAR ISLAND. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LION OF PIRAEUS wreck located?

The LION OF PIRAEUS wreck is located at coordinates 10 14.35 S,51 6.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LION OF PIRAEUS?

The seabed around the LION OF PIRAEUS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LION OF PIRAEUS sink?

The LION OF PIRAEUS sank on Oct 21, 1985.

When was the wreck of the LION OF PIRAEUS discovered?

The wreck of the LION OF PIRAEUS was discovered in 1985.

What country did the LION OF PIRAEUS belong to?

The LION OF PIRAEUS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the LION OF PIRAEUS carrying?

The LION OF PIRAEUS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the LION OF PIRAEUS?

The LION OF PIRAEUS had a tonnage of 2925 tons.

What type of wreck is the LION OF PIRAEUS?

The LION OF PIRAEUS is classified as a carrier.

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