Samos Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Samos sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 36.79 N,61 31.904 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.613167
  • Longitude: -61.531733
Water Depth 8 m
Drying Height of the Feature 8 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMOS SUN
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 149 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 10
Tonnage 6651
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1983
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2010

Surveying Details

H2493/72 3.11.83 SHIPS POSN BY RADAR, TRUE BEARING & SEXTANT ANGLE. BEARING 114DEG, 1.18M FROM SEHEULT BN. WK POSN 153DEG, 1.56M FROM SHIP & RADAR BRG 202DEGS, 0.97M FROM SEHEULT BN. HT OF WK ABOVE WATER 8MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS. WK LIES ON PORT SIDE, WHOLE LENGTH VISIBLE, HEADING 040/220. (MV BENEDICT HN). - NM 3002/83. H2493/72 12.1.84 LYING ON PORT SIDE IN 25FT OF WATER, ABOUT 2M OFF PORT OF SPAIN. NO DECISION TO SALVE YET MADE. (LL, 6.10.83). 22.7.91 SHOWN AS STF (HT 8MTRS) IN 103641.5N, 613200.5W [NAP] ON TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 003. 6.6.96 WGD POSN: 103647.5N, 613154.5W. NE 483. SEP 2010000150721 15.10.10 SHOWN AS STF, HEIGHT 8MTRS, LYING 010/190DEGS, IN 1036.790N, 6131.904W [WGD] ON US 24406 [32ND EDN JUL '10, 1:17,500]. NE 474.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FONTANA SHIPPING INC. WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY ENGINE ROOM FIRE WHILE WAITING TO BE LAID UP. TOWED OUT & BEACHED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 36.79 N,61 31.904 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAMOS SUN wreck located?

The SAMOS SUN wreck is located at coordinates 10 36.79 N,61 31.904 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMOS SUN?

The seabed around the SAMOS SUN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SAMOS SUN sink?

The SAMOS SUN sank on Jul 4, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SAMOS SUN discovered?

The wreck of the SAMOS SUN was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SAMOS SUN belong to?

The SAMOS SUN belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SAMOS SUN?

The SAMOS SUN had a tonnage of 6651 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMOS SUN?

The SAMOS SUN is classified as a carrier.

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