Courtesy of Marios Papavasileiou, the Addicted2h2o dive team discovered a new wreck at a depth of 70 meters. The shipwreck that was explored is about 30 το 35 meters long and during the sonar scan another piece of wreckage is located nearby in the area. Although it does not seem to be related to the the wreck in this dive and potentially could be another wreck altogether. Divers Stelios Stamatakis, Marios Papavasileiou, Ioannis Simiridis and Errikos Kranidiotis took part in the first reconnaissance dive. Many thanks to Diver’s Corner and our boat captain Vassilis Adamopoulos.

The vessel is lying on its starboard side almost capsized and appears to be a rescue ship or large tugboat. Research which ensued after the dive comparing characteristics from the vessel indicate this wreck could be one of a couple possible known wrecks in the area. However, the evidence collected from this dive does not give conclusive proof for a positive identification. We would like to thank Aris Billalis and Dimitris Galon for their research and information they shared with the team regarding the possible identity of this vessel.

After sorting out a mulfunction in the bcd hose of one diver and a partially flooded drysuit of another, the divers commenced their dive. Upon reaching the sandy bottom of 70 meters there was no wreck in sight, even though a sonar sweep in the same area where the down line was deployed indicated a large piece of wreckage. It was evident the down line was carried several meters away from the mild current. The visibility was medium at best which hamperred the team’s effort in locating the wreck underwater. The divers deployed a line from the down line and followed a course in the direction they believed the wreck was located. Low and behold after approximately 20 to 30 meters a shape of a wreck emerged. The team of divers secured the line to the wreck and began exploring and filming the vessel. Parts of the wreck such as the bridge and air ventilation funnel are clearly evident, as are the nets which have completely covered the aft section. These factors coupled with its position on the seabed and its condition, make the identification a difficult challenge.