Papadiamandis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Papadiamandis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 27 N,31 16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.450000
  • Longitude: -31.266667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAPADIAMANDIS
Flag LR
Length 180.4 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 14130
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1965
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1965
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3148/69 28.3.69 STRANDED WRECK NOW REPORTED IN THREE SECTIONS 0.5M SW OF FOJA GRANDE LTHO IN 392700N, 311600W APPROX. (LLOYDS LIST DEC 1965). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944 BY KASIER CO. INC., PORTLAND, OREGON & DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CRESTVIEW SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR HAMBURG, RAN AGROUND DURING EXTREMELY BAD WEATHER 0.5M SW OF FAJA GRANDE LTHO, FLORES ISLAND, AZORES. LATER REPORTED TO HAVE BROKEN IN THREE DUE TO HEAVY POUNDING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PAPADIAMANDIS wreck located?

The PAPADIAMANDIS wreck is located at coordinates 39 27 N,31 16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAPADIAMANDIS?

The seabed around the PAPADIAMANDIS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the PAPADIAMANDIS sink?

The PAPADIAMANDIS sank on Dec 22, 1965.

When was the wreck of the PAPADIAMANDIS discovered?

The wreck of the PAPADIAMANDIS was discovered in 1965.

What country did the PAPADIAMANDIS belong to?

The PAPADIAMANDIS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the PAPADIAMANDIS carrying?

The PAPADIAMANDIS was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the PAPADIAMANDIS?

The PAPADIAMANDIS had a tonnage of 14130 tons.

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