Patris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Patris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 34.71 N,24 15.782 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.578500
  • Longitude: 24.263033
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PATRIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 66.2 m
Width 8.4 m
Tonnage 641
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1868
Original Detection Year 2004
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2004

Surveying Details

HH100/351/21 17.2.04 WK OF PADDLE STEAMER LIES IN 3734.780N, 2415.822E [EUR]. LENGTH ABOUT 80MTRS. LIES ON REEF SLOPE AT THE POINT WHERE THE REEF MEETS THE FLAT SAND. BROKEN IN TWO WITH THE TWO PARTS AT ABOUT 90 DEGS. BOW LIES ON PORT SIDE IN DEPTHS OF 30-40MTRS. REST OF VESSEL LIES UPRIGHT, POINTING AWAY FROM THE REEF IN GEN DEPTH 30-55MTRS. STEEL HULL, DECK PROBABLY WOODEN AS IS NOW DISSOLVED. PROBABLY HIT THE REEF. (N VASILATOS, EMAIL DTD 12.2.04). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1860 BY LUNGLEY SHIPYARD, LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HELLENIC SS CO OF SYRA. PASSAGE PIREAUS FOR THE ISLAND OF SYRA. STRUCK A REEF IN POOR VISIBILITY, NEXT DAY BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. PASSENGERS SAFELY EVACUATED TO THE NEARBY SHORE OF KEA ISLAND. (N VASILATOS).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS AT 90DEGS, BOW ON PORT SIDE, LENGTH BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the PATRIS wreck located?

The PATRIS wreck is located at coordinates 37 34.71 N,24 15.782 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PATRIS?

The seabed around the PATRIS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the PATRIS sink?

The PATRIS sank on Feb 21, 1868.

When was the wreck of the PATRIS discovered?

The wreck of the PATRIS was discovered in 2004.

What country did the PATRIS belong to?

The PATRIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the PATRIS?

The PATRIS had a tonnage of 641 tons.

What type of wreck is the PATRIS?

The PATRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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