Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece

Outlaw · 6th April 2007, 16:52

Hello guys,

did you hear about the new wreck of the Greek Ship "Sea Diamond" which went down just on the coast of the island of Santorini in Greece?
Unfortunately news say that two people are still missing, a French father and his daughter....

I don't know if the company who owns this may try to salvage or lift it up, but from what the TV has shown, if they do not, then it woudl be an amazing wreck to dive there. What do you think? what do international news agencies say about it?

Cheers

Spyros.

RebreatherNut · 6th April 2007, 16:56

How deep is the wreck?

RBN

Grizz · 6th April 2007, 17:00

It went down a stones throw from shore by it looked like it doped off fast

Outlaw · 6th April 2007, 17:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherNut)

How deep is the wreck?

RBN

Well, the captain was trying to get the passengers off the ship, so he took the ship straight on the rocks, and kept it there untill all the of the passengers got off, which by that time the ship was leaning towards its right side, and finanlly going down. i think it must be upside down from the images i've seen.

it was a very hi tech ship, and very big, so i would guess that max bottom depth must not be more than 50m bearing in mind of how far is from the shore. can't be sure really. its really next to the shoreline.

Outlaw · 6th April 2007, 17:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Grizz)

It went down a stones throw from shore by it looked like it doped off fast

yes, it did. it suprised me as well, of how deep it must of been for the speed if was going down. news have said that it was a sandy bottom, and it was the weight of the ship which forced its way into the bottom....didn't sound to make much sense in that.

Crazyduck · 6th April 2007, 17:21

Yep, been following it.

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Rolled-
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Kneeling lady-
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1600 passengers

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LOUIS TAKES DELIVERY OF A NEW LARGE CRUISE SHIP

Louis Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the delivery of the latest addition to its fleet, the cruise ship `Sea Diamond` (ex-`Birka Princess`). The vessel was purchased from Birka Cruises of Finland for the amount of US$35 million. M/V `Sea Diamond` was built in Finland in 1986 and underwent an extensive refurbishment in 1999 at a cost of US$26 million. She is 22.412 tons and has 584 cabins in which she can accommodate 1.250 passengers.

This impressively designed cruise vessel, is characterized by its spacious areas and modern systems. Among other features, she has 3 restaurants, various bars, a large show lounge, a nightclub, a number of shops, a specially designed children’s area & conference facilities and even an indoor swimming pool and spa centre. In other words she provides all the comfort required to satisfy the demands of today’s cruise passengers.

With 7 catalyzers and an air pollution control system installed, `Sea Diamond` is considered to be among the most environmentally friendly cruise ships.

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IN468 · 6th April 2007, 17:51

The wreck is now at 200m and still sliding deeper

Outlaw · 6th April 2007, 18:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by IN468)

The wreck is now at 200m and still sliding deeper

hi,

how did you hear about that? i thought it would be deep for it to slide the way it did, but i was hoping that there could be a new super wreck.

Do you have a source for that information?

Thanks.

Blomman · 6th April 2007, 18:36

I wonder what soccergame the captain and his crew was watching this time.

// Blomman

grandizer52 · 7th April 2007, 03:22

Hea divers...everyone left everything behind and bailed...

6th April 2007, 16:52	#1 (permalink)
Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 627	Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece Hello guys, did you hear about the new wreck of the Greek Ship "Sea Diamond" which went down just on the coast of the island of Santorini in Greece? Unfortunately news say that two people are still missing, a French father and his daughter.... I don't know if the company who owns this may try to salvage or lift it up, but from what the TV has shown, if they do not, then it woudl be an amazing wreck to dive there. What do you think? what do international news agencies say about it? Cheers Spyros. __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 677	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece How deep is the wreck? RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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Grizz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Wa. U.S.A. Posts: 41	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece It went down a stones throw from shore by it looked like it doped off fast
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Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 627	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherNut) How deep is the wreck? RBN Well, the captain was trying to get the passengers off the ship, so he took the ship straight on the rocks, and kept it there untill all the of the passengers got off, which by that time the ship was leaning towards its right side, and finanlly going down. i think it must be upside down from the images i've seen. it was a very hi tech ship, and very big, so i would guess that max bottom depth must not be more than 50m bearing in mind of how far is from the shore. can't be sure really. its really next to the shoreline. __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 627	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece Quote: (Originally Posted by Grizz) It went down a stones throw from shore by it looked like it doped off fast yes, it did. it suprised me as well, of how deep it must of been for the speed if was going down. news have said that it was a sandy bottom, and it was the weight of the ship which forced its way into the bottom....didn't sound to make much sense in that. __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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6th April 2007, 17:21	#6 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 697	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece Yep, been following it. Front listing- http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids...hXkhJYu631zw-- Rolled- http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids...m0qNwSxr9aAg-- Kneeling lady- http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/2...lWH5i5LIkcmw-- 1600 passengers Descriptive- Cruise Link - offering online Worldwide Cruise offers LOUIS TAKES DELIVERY OF A NEW LARGE CRUISE SHIP Louis Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the delivery of the latest addition to its fleet, the cruise ship `Sea Diamond` (ex-`Birka Princess`). The vessel was purchased from Birka Cruises of Finland for the amount of US$35 million. M/V `Sea Diamond` was built in Finland in 1986 and underwent an extensive refurbishment in 1999 at a cost of US$26 million. She is 22.412 tons and has 584 cabins in which she can accommodate 1.250 passengers. This impressively designed cruise vessel, is characterized by its spacious areas and modern systems. Among other features, she has 3 restaurants, various bars, a large show lounge, a nightclub, a number of shops, a specially designed children’s area & conference facilities and even an indoor swimming pool and spa centre. In other words she provides all the comfort required to satisfy the demands of today’s cruise passengers. With 7 catalyzers and an air pollution control system installed, `Sea Diamond` is considered to be among the most environmentally friendly cruise ships. From Louis Cruise lines Ship- Louis Cruises Lines - Mediterranean cruises - European cruises - Greek cruises - Greek islands Decks- Louis Cruises Lines - Mediterranean cruises - European cruises - Greek cruises - Greek islands - Cruises from Genoa - __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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IN468 "master of desaster" Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 136	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece The wreck is now at 200m and still sliding deeper
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Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 627	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece Quote: (Originally Posted by IN468) The wreck is now at 200m and still sliding deeper hi, how did you hear about that? i thought it would be deep for it to slide the way it did, but i was hoping that there could be a new super wreck. Do you have a source for that information? Thanks. __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 148	Re: Sea Diamond Wreck in Greece I wonder what soccergame the captain and his crew was watching this time. // Blomman
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