Nostos Vasso Athene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Nostos vasso athene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 32.54 N,18 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.542333
  • Longitude: 18.083333
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 140.1 m
Width 17 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 6592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.3.77 AGROUND IN 403230N, 180500E. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA. 29.4.77 SALVAGE OPS COMMENCED. (LLOYDS VOL.228). NCA. 8.7.77 REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.228). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY CHANTIERS ET ATELIERS DE ST NAZAIRE (PENHOET), ST NAZAIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MONACO SHIPPING CORP. ON PASSAGE FROM ANTWERP FOR BASRAH. HAD FIRE IN THE ENGINE-ROOM, WHICH SPREAD QUICKLY CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE. TOWED INTO VALLETTA HBR, AFTER INSPECTION DECIDED TO TOW TO TRIESTE FOR REPAIRS. WHILST ON TOW, BROKE FREE DURING VERY HEAVY WEATHER & DRIFTED AGROUND S OF BRINDISI. REFLOATED, SOLD FOR SCRAP. DEMOLISHED AT SPLIT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE wreck located?

The NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE wreck is located at coordinates 40 32.54 N,18 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE?

The seabed around the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE sink?

The NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE sank on Mar 1, 1977.

When was the wreck of the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE discovered?

The wreck of the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE belong to?

The NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE carrying?

The NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE was carrying containers,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE?

The NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE had a tonnage of 6592 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE?

The NOSTOS VASSO ATHENE is classified as a carrier.

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