History
HELMSTEDT SS was a British cargo steamer of 1,586 grt that was wrecked on the 22nd March 1880 when 6nm SE of the Mandali Islands, Doro Channel when on route from Livorno for Nicolaieff in ballast.
Read more at wrecksite: https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?151754
Description
References
- WRECKSITE - HELMSTEDT CARGO SHIP 1877-1890 [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?151754 (accessed 4.10.24)
- GrafasDIVING - Shipwreck S/S HELMSTEDT [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.grafasdiving.gr/shipwrecks/ss-helmstedt/ (accessed 4.10.24)
- wreckDiving - S/S Helmstedt [WWW Document], n.d. URL http://www.wreckdiving.gr/wreck/helmstedt (accessed 4.10.24)
| Power | 140 hp |
|---|---|
| Length | 267.1 feet (81.4 m) |
| Width | 33.5 feet (10.2 m) |
| Draft | 9.8 feet (3 m) |
| Tonnage | 1586 ton |
Status
The shipwreck was designated as a monument in 2024, according to the Law 4858/2021 (https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/65%CE%A4%CE%9946%CE%9D%CE%9A%CE%9F%CE%A4-5%CE%A8%CE%A0?inline=true).