Vassiliki Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vassiliki Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 28.444 N,73 7.861 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.474067
  • Longitude: -73.131017
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Mean Sea Level
Name VASSILIKI
Type steam ship
Flag CY
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 7192
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2017

Surveying Details

H3346/64 2.7.70 WK 1M N OF NORTH-WEST POINT LTHO. (ROSTOCK NM 1116/16/70). NCA. H3346/64 7.7.70 ST IN 222848N, 730742W. DELETE ST PA ABOUT 1.5M E OF NEW WRECK. (MSF REUTER, HN DTD 18.5.70). - NM 1206/70. H3630/70 4.8.70 TWO REPORTS: [A] ST CONSPIC, 6000GRT LIES 343DEGS, 1.0M FROM NORTH-WEST PT. (MS LOCH LOYAL, HN DTD 10.7.70). [B] WRECK LIES 341DEGS, 1.1M FROM NORRH-WEST PT. UPRIGHT HEADING E. GOOD RADAR TARGET, RECKONED TO BE 12000GRT. (CSS BAFFIN, HN DTD 18.6.70). AMEND POSN TO 222846N, 730800W. BR STD. 12.10.71 REPORT THAT VESSEL NOW UNDER WATER. (COMMISSIONER, MAYAGUANA/LL 12.10.71). NCA. H3572/81 27.8.81 WRECK SHOWN IN 222842N, 730818W ON CHARTLET. (GUIDE TO BAHAMAS 1981 P.345). NCA. 23.7.87 TWO ST'S SHOWN IN VICINITY OF 222812N, 730818W APPROX ON US CHART 26263(2). NCA. 9.9.97 [WGD] POSN: 222821N, 730755W. NC 3914.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD, BALTIMORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANCO SHIPPING & MANAGING CO LTD. PASSGE AUGUSTA, SICILY FOR HAVANA, RAN HARD AGROUND ON ROCKS ONE MILE OFF MAYAGUANA ISLAND NORTH-WEST POINT LTHO. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VASSILIKI wreck located?

The VASSILIKI wreck is located at coordinates 22 28.444 N,73 7.861 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VASSILIKI?

The seabed around the VASSILIKI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VASSILIKI sink?

The VASSILIKI sank on Apr 2, 1970.

When was the wreck of the VASSILIKI discovered?

The wreck of the VASSILIKI was discovered in 1970.

What country did the VASSILIKI belong to?

The VASSILIKI belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VASSILIKI carrying?

The VASSILIKI was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the VASSILIKI?

The VASSILIKI had a tonnage of 7192 tons.

What type of wreck is the VASSILIKI?

The VASSILIKI is classified as a steam ship.

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