Giannis DGiannis DOld batteries in the compass?Old batteries in the compass?

Shaab Abu NuhasShaab Abu Nuhas About 5-10 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves)About 5-10 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves) About 20-30 min swim from mooring site (Depending on current)About 20-30 min swim from mooring site (Depending on current)

Location: 27° 34’ 42" N, 33° 55’ 24.

Minimum Depth to Wreck 6m (above Bridge)

Maximum Depth to Seabed: 27m (at Stern)

Average Visibility: 30-35m

The HistoryThe History

A "General Cargo Vessel" A "General Cargo Vessel" of 2,932 gross registered of 2,932 gross registered tonnes, she possessed tonnes, she possessed two cargo holds forward two cargo holds forward withwith

the bridge and engine the bridge and engine

room at the stern.room at the stern.

Launched in 1969 as the Shoyo Maru, the Giannis D Launched in 1969 as the Shoyo Maru, the Giannis D was built by the Kuryshima Dock Company of was built by the Kuryshima Dock Company of Imabari, Japan.Imabari, Japan.

Her dimensions were 99.5m x 16m with a draught Her dimensions were 99.5m x 16m with a draught 6.53m . Her machinery was built by Akasaka 6.53m . Her machinery was built by Akasaka Tekkosho KK of Yaizu, Japan and comprised a 6 Tekkosho KK of Yaizu, Japan and comprised a 6 cylinder diesel engine capable of producing 3,000 cylinder diesel engine capable of producing 3,000 BHP and a top speed of 12 knots.BHP and a top speed of 12 knots.

The Giannis D sailed under her original name until 1975 at The Giannis D sailed under her original name until 1975 at which time she was sold and re-named the Markos.. which time she was sold and re-named the Markos..

In 1980, the ship was then sold again to the Dumarc Shipping In 1980, the ship was then sold again to the Dumarc Shipping and Trading Corporation of Piraeus, Greece. and Trading Corporation of Piraeus, Greece.

This was when she was given the name Giannis D and a large This was when she was given the name Giannis D and a large capital "D" was emblazoned onto her funnel.capital "D" was emblazoned onto her funnel.

The sinkingThe sinking

On route from Rijeka, Croatia to JeddahOn route from Rijeka, Croatia to Jeddah Cargo: soft woodCargo: soft wood Took a sudden turn?Took a sudden turn? Sank April 19th 1983Sank April 19th 1983

GIANNIS DGIANNIS D

This DiveThis Dive 80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line 60 bar: Start Safety Stop 60 bar: Start Safety Stop 50 bar: Back on surface50 bar: Back on surface ♥♥ BuddyBuddy ▲▲ Swim away from the reefSwim away from the reef ▲▲ Get into Zodiac fastGet into Zodiac fast ENJOY YOUR DIVEENJOY YOUR DIVE

Point of interest:Point of interest: Propeller - RudderPropeller - Rudder Ladder on starboard sideLadder on starboard side Bow Section - Winches – MastBow Section - Winches – Mast PenetrationsPenetrations Superstructure - FunnelSuperstructure - Funnel Engine roomEngine room