Spyros Armenakis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Spyros armenakis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.342 N,3 33.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.439033
  • Longitude: 3.551833
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPYROS ARMENAKIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 86 m
Width 12.2 m
Tonnage 2065
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers 'SPYROS N & Z' UNLIT CON N CARD & CAN S CARDINAL BUOYS
Surveying Details H1334/65 27.4.65 ST IN 512623.5N, 033309.5E. (HAGUE NM 846/65). - NM 733/65. 22.5.72 FORT DE NOLLE LT HAS RED SECTOR 357DEGS THROUGH N TO 005DEGS WHICH COVERS THIS WK. (HAGUE NM 556/72). H2128/70 12.7.78 INS RAREFL ABOVE MAST ON 325 ONLY. BR STD. H1334/65 7.4.83 RUSSIAN MV VOSTOK 2 GROUNDED ON THIS WK ON 16.3.83, & WAS REFLOATED BY TUGS. (LL, 17.3.83). 5.4.85 SHOWN AS ST (NO RAREFL) ON NE 325. 25.1.91 SPYROS ARMENAKIS, ST IN 512623.5N, 033309.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP '90 EDN, NO.S11 1535). 16.9.93 SHOWN AS ST ON NETHERLANDS 120 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. HH340/420/01 16.12.93 MARKER BUOYS (UNLIT) CONICAL N. CARD IN 512627N, 033310E & CAN S CARD IN 512620N, 033310E. (NETHERLANDS NM 653/49/93). - NM 130/94. HH340/420/01 11.1.96 ST NOW DW IN 512623.5N, 033309.5E. (NETHERLANDS NM 634/95). - NM 480/96. SEP 2006/000377044 2.10.06 SHOWN AS SW 1.1MTRS IN 5126.342N, 0333.111E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 116 [JUL '06 EDN]. BR STD. 17.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 0.9MTR [LAT] IN 5126.342N, 0333.110E [WGD] WITH UNLIT BUOYS 'SPROS N & Z' ON BA 120 [EDN 10 DTD 26.8.10].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SPYRIDON D ARMENAKIS. PASSAGE IMMINGHAM FOR SLUISKIL. RAN AGROUND & BROKE IN TWO ON NOLLEPLAAT SANDBANK, SCHELDT ESTUARY, DURING A STORM. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SPYROS ARMENAKIS wreck located?

The SPYROS ARMENAKIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.342 N,3 33.11 E.

How deep is the SPYROS ARMENAKIS and where exactly is it located?

The SPYROS ARMENAKIS lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.342 N,3 33.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPYROS ARMENAKIS?

The seabed around the SPYROS ARMENAKIS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SPYROS ARMENAKIS sink?

The SPYROS ARMENAKIS sank on Feb 13, 1965.

When was the wreck of the SPYROS ARMENAKIS discovered?

The wreck of the SPYROS ARMENAKIS was discovered in 1965.

What country did the SPYROS ARMENAKIS belong to?

The SPYROS ARMENAKIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SPYROS ARMENAKIS carrying?

The SPYROS ARMENAKIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPYROS ARMENAKIS?

The SPYROS ARMENAKIS had a tonnage of 2065 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPYROS ARMENAKIS?

The SPYROS ARMENAKIS is classified as a steam ship.

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