Parnassos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Parnassos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 19.924 N,9 52.364 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.332067
  • Longitude: 9.872733
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARNASSOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 129.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 16.5
Orientation 325
Tonnage 8184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1978
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2018

Surveying Details

21.10.78 AGROUND IN 372006N, 093012E. (LL 234). NCA. 6.12.78 STRUCK BOTTOM, HULL CRACKED, VESSEL BEACHED ABANDONED, LYING ON HEADING 325DEGS. LIES 250DEGS, 2.7C FROM CAPE BIZERTA. (LL 234). H2848/77 5.2.79 REPORTED AS ST RADAR (CONSPIC) IN 371948N, 095218E. (BREST NM 78/52/39). CHART AS ST PA RA (CONSPIC) IN 372007N 095219E. - NM 428/79. H2609/79 13.3.79 POSN CONFIRMED. PART HULL AND ALL UPPERWORKS AND ACCOMMODATION VISIBLE ALONG WHOLE LENGTH OF VESSEL. (MV CARMANIA, HN DTD 23.2.70). H2848/77 23.10.79 HREPD IN 372000N, 095218E. 1.5C ESE OF CAP BIZERTE. (ROSTOCK NM(23)34/79). NCA. H2848/77 16.3.81 NOW DW (AWASH). (BREST NM 81/08/46). CHARTED AS DW PA (AWASH). - NM 748/81. H4066/82 3.8.82 DW IN 371940N, 095218E. (TUNISIAN NM 7/81). NCA. 1.12.86 SHOWN AS DW (AWASH) IN 371957N 095221E [EUR]. NC 1569. 10.2.00 CHARTED AS DW (AWASH) ON NE 1569. 27.4.12 SHOWN IN 3719.881N, 0952.300E [WGD] ON BA 1569 [EDN 3 DTD 18.3.2010]. SEP 2016/000027225 16.2.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 3719.726N, 0952.574E [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 4314_A1_1). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1957 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARBAHIA CIA NAV, S A. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR CALCUTTA. GROUNDED OFF BIZERTA CAUSING HEAVY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO STARBOARD SIDE. BEACHED APPROX 1M OFF BIZERTA HARBOUR AFTER TAKING IN WATER IN HOLDS. DUE TO CONTINUED BAD WEATHER SHE WAS ABANDONED & DECLARED A CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PARNASSOS wreck located?

The PARNASSOS wreck is located at coordinates 37 19.924 N,9 52.364 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PARNASSOS?

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

When did the PARNASSOS sink?

The PARNASSOS sank on Oct 19, 1978.

When was the wreck of the PARNASSOS discovered?

The wreck of the PARNASSOS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the PARNASSOS belong to?

The PARNASSOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PARNASSOS carrying?

The PARNASSOS was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the PARNASSOS?

The PARNASSOS had a tonnage of 8184 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARNASSOS?

The PARNASSOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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