Stylianos Chandris Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Stylianos chandris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 32.599 N,0 30.838 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.543317
- Longitude: 0.513967
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
STYLIANOS CHANDRIS |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GRE |
| Length |
122.8 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
9.8 |
| Sonar Length |
80 |
| Sonar Width |
40 |
| Shadow Height |
1.5 |
| Orientation |
180 |
| Tonnage |
6059 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 22, 1941
|
| Scour Dimensions |
120.0,000.0,002.0,135 |
| Debris Field |
NIL |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 11, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H04402/41 19.2.42 WK IN 533256N, 003100E. ON NW'LY HEADING WITH 45 DEG LIST. DERRICKS, BOAT DAVITS AND MAST SHOW ABOUT 25FT AT LWOS. (CAPT M/S, HUMBER 28.12.41). INS AS DW WITH G CAN, GPFL(3) G 10S, CLOSE N. - NM 401/42. H04402/41 6.1.50 DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 41FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. LOCATED IN 533238N, 003104E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.12.49). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 5FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 26.50. H04402/41 9.1.58 EXAM'D AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL IN 533230N, 003100E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 47, FOUL AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 50-52FT. SCOUR 8FT DEEP. VERY WEAK SONAR RETURNS. (HMS SHACKLETON, 28.9.57). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 32/58. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 13.6MTRS. NC 107. H2534/74 28.11.79 WK REPD IN 533245N, 003102E. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL.1). HH090/593/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 13.7.93 IN 533233.7N, 003058.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5-15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.2MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BREADTH 60MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE IN 2 MAIN SECTIONS LYING WITHIN SCOUR. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 2.1.14 IN 5332.599N, 0030.838E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.87 IN GEN DEPTH 14.8MTRS. SCOUR 2.0MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 120MTRS TOWARDS 135 DEGS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS.STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN AND SCATTERED, LIES ENTIRELY WITHIN THE SCOUR AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). AMEND WK 14.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-OAKSPRING '38, EX-MORSE. BUILT IN 1919 BY VIRGINIA SB CORPORATION, ALEXANDRIA, VA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J D CHANDRIS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR METHIL ROADS AND HULL. CARGO BULK GRAIN. MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 32.599 N,0 30.838 E
Stylianos Chandris on Wreck Map
Stylianos Chandris Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS wreck located?
The STYLIANOS CHANDRIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.599 N,0 30.838 E.
How deep is the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS and where exactly is it located?
The STYLIANOS CHANDRIS lies at a depth of about 14.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.599 N,0 30.838 E.
How deep is the seabed around the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS?
The seabed around the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When did the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS sink?
The STYLIANOS CHANDRIS sank on Dec 22, 1941.
When was the wreck of the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS discovered?
The wreck of the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS was discovered in 1942.
What country did the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS belong to?
The STYLIANOS CHANDRIS belonged to GRE.
What cargo was the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS carrying?
The STYLIANOS CHANDRIS was carrying grain.
What was the tonnage of the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS?
The STYLIANOS CHANDRIS had a tonnage of 6059 tons.
What type of wreck is the STYLIANOS CHANDRIS?
The STYLIANOS CHANDRIS is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BROKEN WRECKAGE IN TWO MAIN SECTIONS WITHIN A SCOUR