Siskina (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Siskina (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 27.93 N,26 18.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.465500
  • Longitude: 26.316167
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SISKINA (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 101.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 3767
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.6.76 SANK APPROX 1M FROM VRAK OFIDHOUSSA IN 120FMS, EXACT LOCATION NOT KNOWN. (LL, 5.6.77). NCA. 7.5.85 NDWPA SHOWN IN 362800N, 261900E, IN GEN DEPTH 300MTRS, ON GREEK 42 [1984 EDN]. TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1948 BY WELDING SHIPYARDS, NORFOLK, VA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DISTOS CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE BRAILA, ROMANIA FOR SAUDI ARABIA. SANK IN DEEP WATER AFTER STRIKING ROCKS OFF VRAK OFIDHOUSSA. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SISKINA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SISKINA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 36 27.93 N,26 18.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SISKINA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SISKINA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the SISKINA (PROBABLY) sink?

The SISKINA (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 2, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SISKINA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SISKINA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SISKINA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SISKINA (PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SISKINA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SISKINA (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the SISKINA (PROBABLY)?

The SISKINA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3767 tons.

What type of wreck is the SISKINA (PROBABLY)?

The SISKINA (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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