Makedonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Makedonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 50 N,33 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.833333
  • Longitude: 33.750000
Water Depth 400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAKEDONIA
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 61 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 859
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2003

Surveying Details

5.10.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 7M OFF CAPE KITI, CYPRUS. (LL, 1.10.79). POSN APPROX 345000N, 334500E FOR FILING ONLY. PLOTS IN 400MTRS. 27.1.84 ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN DELIBERATELY SUNK FOR THE INSURANCE ON HER 'ROTTEN WORM-EATEN CARGO'. (LL, 27.1.84). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 BY IND MASTS DE NOORD, AMSTERDAM. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E PAPADIMITRIOU. SANK ABOUT 7M OFF CAPE KITI, CYPRUS, AFTER BEING ORDERED OUT OF LARNACA ROADS BY LOCAL AUTHORITY, WHEN SHE DEVELOPED A SEVERE LIST IN BAD WEATHER. PASSAGE LARNACA FOR JOUNIEH, LEBANON. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MAKEDONIA wreck located?

The MAKEDONIA wreck is located at coordinates 34 50 N,33 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAKEDONIA?

The seabed around the MAKEDONIA lies at approximately 400 meters deep.

When did the MAKEDONIA sink?

The MAKEDONIA sank on Sep 28, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MAKEDONIA discovered?

The wreck of the MAKEDONIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MAKEDONIA belong to?

The MAKEDONIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MAKEDONIA carrying?

The MAKEDONIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MAKEDONIA?

The MAKEDONIA had a tonnage of 859 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAKEDONIA?

The MAKEDONIA is classified as a carrier.

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