Melody Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Melody Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 56.127 N,23 34.229 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.935450
  • Longitude: 23.570483
Wreck Depth 2.9 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MELODY
Type merchant vessel
Flag HN
Length 113.1 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Orientation 82
Tonnage 4253
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2025
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Surveying Details

HH380/350/01 19.9.90 REMAINS AGROUND AT ATALANTI ISLAND. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.281). NCA YET. HH380/350/01 6.12.90 REMAINS AGROUND. (LLOYDS VOL.282). HH380/350/01 6.8.90 SECOND PASSENGER SHIP AGROUND ON WEST SIDE OF ATALANTI ISLAND IN 375609N, 233420E. (MV 'ACT 2', HN DTD 20.7.90). NCA. HH380/350/01 30.10.91 STILL AGROUND AT ATALANTIS IS. (LLOYDS VOL.286). NCA YET. HH380/350/01 5.2.92 STILL AGROUND AT PSITTALIA ISLAND[?]. (LLOYDS VOL.282). NCA. HH382/530/01 24.12.92 STARTED TO BREAK UP IN BAD WEATHER CAUSING AN OIL SPILL ON 9.12.92. (LLOYDS VOL.290). HH382/530/01 10.3.92 LIES PARTLY SUBMERGED, 288DEG(T), APPROX 100MTRS FROM CHARTED ST AT NISIDHA ATALANDI. (MV 'LESLEY-JANE C', HN DTD 4.2.93). PLOTS IN 375609N, 233416E. HH382/530/02 25.7.94 OUTLINE OF WRECK, WHICH DOES NOT COVER, SHOWN IN 375611.5N, 233417.4E, WITH BOW IN 375611.9N, 233419.4E & STERN IN 375611.3N, 233415.1E ON GREEK CHARTLET 413/2. VESSEL LIES 082-262DEGS, 110MTRS IN LENGTH. (HELLENIC NAVY HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE, FAX DTD 14.7.94). CHART AS STF WITH LEGEND: (ILLUM). - NM 2690/94.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'PHOENIX' '79, EX 'DJEBEL-DIRA' '70], BUILT 1948 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD, WALLSEND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COUGAR SHIPPING CO. HAD FIRE IN ACCOMMODATION AREA WHILE AT PIRAEUS. WAS TOWED OUT OF HARBOUR FOR SAFETY REASONS & BEACHED AT ATALANTI ISLAND WHERE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. SETTLED AS CTL. (MSD).

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 56.127 N,23 34.229 E
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FAQ

Where is the MELODY wreck located?

The MELODY wreck is located at coordinates 37 56.127 N,23 34.229 E.

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

The MELODY lies at a depth of about 2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 37 56.127 N,23 34.229 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MELODY?

The seabed around the MELODY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MELODY sink?

The MELODY sank on Jul 7, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MELODY discovered?

The wreck of the MELODY was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MELODY belong to?

The MELODY belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the MELODY?

The MELODY had a tonnage of 4253 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELODY?

The MELODY is classified as a merchant vessel.

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