Panagia Imvrou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Panagia imvrou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 55.829 N,24 24.68 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.930483
  • Longitude: 24.411333
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PANAGIA IMVROU
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3833/74 24.1.79 SUNK IN POSN 079DEGS, 240MTRS, FROM KAVALLA B'WTR LT. (GREEK NM 183/78). CHART AS DW IN 405546.5N, 242425E. - NM 300/79. 9.7.79 WK STILL LYING IN SAME POSN. (LLOYDS VOL.237). H3592/73 17.8.79 REP'D LYING IN 405548N, 242422E WITH 10FT OF MAST SHOWING & LISTING CLEAR OF S B'WTR BY ABOUT 45FT. (MV 'CHALLENGER SERVICE', HN DTD 5.7.79). AMEND TO DW MT. BR STD. H3833/74 17.12.80 LIES 20MTRS FROM INNER CENTRE OF S B'WTR WITH MASTS VISIBLE. MARKED BY Q.G. LIGHT FIXED TO MAINMAST. (ATHENS NM 229/80). AMEND LEGEND TO 'MASTS', ADD Q.G. LT. NE 1679. H3639/87 30.6.88 MASTS & LIGHT NO LONGER SHOWN ON BLOCK CORR'N TO GREEK 321. ORANGE CONL BUOY SHOWN CLOSE NW. (GREEK NM 68/88). DELETE LEGEND 'MASTS' & LT. CHART ORANGE CONL BUOY CLOSE NW. - NM 2282/88. HH380/350/01 19.9.90 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (ATHENS NM 70/90). - NM 2781/90. HH380/350/01 7.10.91 DW LIES IN 405554N, 242445E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 119/91). BR STD. HH382/410/01 15.6.92 WK DUMPED IN 405553N, 242443E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS. (GREEK NM'S 125/91 & 24/92). BR STD. 20.1.94 WK 12MTRS SHOWN IN 405553N, 242443E [EUR] ON GREEK 321/1 [1982 EDN]. NC 1687. [WGD] POSN: 4055.829N, 2424.680E.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'SWANNY G'], BUILT 1957. ON PASSAGE FROM NEA KARVALI FOR PAROS ISLANDS & CRETE. PUT INTO KAVALLA WITH HEAVY LIST, WHILST TIED ALONGSIDE, SANK. OWNERS INTEND TO REFLOAT. (LLOYDS VOL.231). RAISED IN 1991 & DUMPED OUTSIDE HARBOUR BREAKWATER. (GREEK NM'S 125/91 & 24/92).

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FAQ

Where is the PANAGIA IMVROU wreck located?

The PANAGIA IMVROU wreck is located at coordinates 40 55.829 N,24 24.68 E.

How deep is the PANAGIA IMVROU and where exactly is it located?

The PANAGIA IMVROU lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 40 55.829 N,24 24.68 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PANAGIA IMVROU?

The seabed around the PANAGIA IMVROU lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PANAGIA IMVROU sink?

The PANAGIA IMVROU sank on Feb 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the PANAGIA IMVROU discovered?

The wreck of the PANAGIA IMVROU was discovered in 1978.

What country did the PANAGIA IMVROU belong to?

The PANAGIA IMVROU belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PANAGIA IMVROU carrying?

The PANAGIA IMVROU was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the PANAGIA IMVROU?

The PANAGIA IMVROU had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANAGIA IMVROU?

The PANAGIA IMVROU is classified as a motor vessel.

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