Stavronikita
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Stavronikita
was on a journey from Foynes to Barbados loaded with
cement 28.August 1976 when she caught fire after an
explosion and the crew had to abandon ship. 6 men of the
crew perished. She was towed to Bridgetown and left alone
for 2 years. In 1978 Barbados bought the wreck for 30000
dollar and sunk her as an artificial reef 22.November the
same year. The wreck rest south west of Fitts Village on a
depth of 25 to 35 meter.
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 Picture: SS Ohio
Courtesy of DFDS Notes:
Build#331,4860 dwt, laid down March 1955 Launched August 1956, 3000 BHP,14 knots |
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