Megisti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Megisti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 33.4 N,35 44.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.556667
  • Longitude: 35.741000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEGISTI
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 89.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Tonnage 2288
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6144/68 7.7.68 H6144/68 7.7.68 ST IN 353327N, 354422E. (HAMBURG NM 1233/68, & LLOYDS LIST) - NM 1183/68. 1.2.99 1.2.99 SHOWN IN 3533.40N, 3544.46E [UND] ON FRENCH 7513 [1998 EDN - INT 3669]. - NC 1579.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DODECANESIAKI CIA NAV, S A. WAS DRIVEN AGROUND IN A VIOLENT STORM 2M N OF LATTAKIA. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 33.4 N,35 44.46 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEGISTI wreck located?

The MEGISTI wreck is located at coordinates 35 33.4 N,35 44.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEGISTI?

The seabed around the MEGISTI lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MEGISTI sink?

The MEGISTI sank on Jan 28, 1968.

When was the wreck of the MEGISTI discovered?

The wreck of the MEGISTI was discovered in 1968.

What country did the MEGISTI belong to?

The MEGISTI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MEGISTI carrying?

The MEGISTI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MEGISTI?

The MEGISTI had a tonnage of 2288 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEGISTI?

The MEGISTI is classified as a steam ship.

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