Sea Diamond Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea diamond Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 23.714 N,25 25.852 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.395233
  • Longitude: 25.430867
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SEA DIAMOND
Type ferry
Flag GR
Length 143 m
Width 25.2 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 22712
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 2007
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2018
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Surveying Details

12.4.07 REPORTED AGROUND ABOUT 0.5 MILE OFF SANTORINI ISLAND IN PA 3625.0N, 2525.0E. LATER SANK IN 100/200MTRS. (LL 10.4.07). POSN 3625.0N, 2525.5E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2007/000044010 WK 90MTRS IN POSN: 0.55 OF A MILE NORTH OF ATHINIO HARBOUR & 0.15 OF A MILE WEST OF THE WEST COAST OF THIRA. (GREEK SD CORRECTION, NM 5/113/07). INS AS WK PA 90MTRS IN 3623.78N, 2525.87E [EUR]. BR STD. SEP 2007/000044000 21.6.07 SHOWN AS DWP 90MTRS CENTRED ON 3623.783N, 2525.900E [EUR] WITH ORIENTATION APPROX NW/SE (BOW & STERN NOT DEFINED). (BLOCK WITH GREEK NM 5/103/07). AMEND TO WK 90MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.5.09 RECOVERY OF FUEL TO COMMENCE 16.5.09. STUDY SUBMITTED FOR THE RECOVERY OF THE VESSEL HAS ESSENTIALLY BEEN APPROVED. (LL 12.5.09). NCA. 9.9.14 SHOWN CENTRED ON 3623.714N, 2525.852E [WGD] ON GR6HUS01 [EDN 2.7].

Circumstances of loss

5.4.06 EX-BIRKA PRINCESS. BUILT IN 1986 BY VALMET OY, HELSINKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOUIS HELLENIC CRUISES. ICE STRENGTHENED. 559 CABINS, 1537 BERTHS. 4 OIL ENGINES OF TOTAL 23928 BHP DRIVING TWIN SHAFTS. PASSAGE PIREAUS FOR CRUISE AND RETURN. STRUCK ROCKS WITH STBD SIDE AT 0400 5.4.06. TOOK LIST TO STBD AND SANK SOME 18 HOURS LATER. OF 1156 PASSENGERS AND 391 CREW ON BOARD, 2 PASSENGERS LOST. (LL).

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 23.714 N,25 25.852 E
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FAQ

Where is the SEA DIAMOND wreck located?

The SEA DIAMOND wreck is located at coordinates 36 23.714 N,25 25.852 E.

How deep is the SEA DIAMOND and where exactly is it located?

The SEA DIAMOND lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 36 23.714 N,25 25.852 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA DIAMOND?

The seabed around the SEA DIAMOND lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the SEA DIAMOND sink?

The SEA DIAMOND sank on Apr 5, 2007.

When was the wreck of the SEA DIAMOND discovered?

The wreck of the SEA DIAMOND was discovered in 2007.

What country did the SEA DIAMOND belong to?

The SEA DIAMOND belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SEA DIAMOND?

The SEA DIAMOND had a tonnage of 22712 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA DIAMOND?

The SEA DIAMOND is classified as a ferry.

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