Vasso (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vasso (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 55.468 N,23 34.347 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.924467
  • Longitude: 23.572450
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VASSO (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5995/83 3.1.84 SANK IN OUTER ANCHORAGE, PIRAEUS, IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SALVAGE PROSPECT. (LL 253). NCA YET. HH380/350/01 11.1.90 REPORTED SUNK IN 375530N, 233418E. (HELLENIC NAVY HYDRO SERVICE, TLX DTD 28.12.89). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH382/560/02 20.3.02 NDW IN 3755.533N, 2334.383E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 2/53/02). BR STD. SEP 2015/000151866 20.7.15 NDW IN 3755.533N, 2334.383E [ED50]. (GREEK NM 6/100/15). AMEND NDW TO 3755.469N, 2334.350E [WGD].
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2024

Circumstances of loss

11.1.83 BUILT IN 1966 BY TSUNEISHI ZOSEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BULKER MARITIME CO. ON PASSAGE FROM VALENCIA FOR KUWAIT. CARGO SPANISH TILES. HAD A FIRE BREAK OUT IN ENGINE ROOM & ACCOMMODATION WHILE ABOUT 80M SSE OF CRETE. BLAZING VESSEL WAS TOWED TO KALILIMENES WHERE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. TOWED TO PIRAEUS ON 11.1.83 IN BADLY DAMAGED CONDITION, WHERE ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED. REMAINED AT ANCHOR OFF PIRAEUS UNTIL 19.9.83 WHEN STRUCK BY GERMAN MV 'STEINHOFT' & SANK. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VASSO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VASSO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 55.468 N,23 34.347 E.

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

The seabed around the VASSO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the VASSO (PROBABLY) sink?

The VASSO (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 19, 1983.

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

The wreck of the VASSO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the VASSO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VASSO (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the VASSO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VASSO (PROBABLY) was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the VASSO (PROBABLY)?

The VASSO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3000 tons.

What type of wreck is the VASSO (PROBABLY)?

The VASSO (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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