Nemea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nemea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33 N,24 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.550000
  • Longitude: -24.216667
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEMEA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5101
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 523300N, 241300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.2.96 18.2.96 POSN AS ABOVE, BUT ALSO REPORTED ABANDONED ON 17.1.1941 IN 525700N, 235800W. (LL WW2).
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

*BUILT IN 1919 BY C CONNEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G N STATHATOS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE BARRY FOR THESSALONIKI. SANK TWO DAYS AFTER TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'TORELLI'. 17 MEN LOST. (LL WW2, DODS, BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NEMEA wreck located?

The NEMEA wreck is located at coordinates 52 33 N,24 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEMEA?

The seabed around the NEMEA lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the NEMEA sink?

The NEMEA sank on Jan 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the NEMEA discovered?

The wreck of the NEMEA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the NEMEA belong to?

The NEMEA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NEMEA carrying?

The NEMEA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NEMEA?

The NEMEA had a tonnage of 5101 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEMEA?

The NEMEA is classified as a steam ship.

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