PATRIS: A unique paddle steamer sunk in 1868 in the Aegean Sea, Greece

[pierre-sifnos]

It was February 23, 1868. The paddle steamer PATRIS, one of the most modern ships of her time, started her voyage from Piraeus with 400 passengers and crew and full of goods. PATRIS is sailing towards her final destination, the island of Syros, a commercial business centre in the second half of the 19th century. PATRIS was not, however, destined to reach Syros. Due to a navigational error, the proud ship collided with the mapped reef of Koundouros in Kea Island.

Read the full story and see the magnificent photos shot by Derk Remmers, here: Pierre Kosmidis ΠιεÏ￾ Κοσμίδης: Paddle steamer PATRIS: Sunk in 1868, a unique shipwreck in the Aegean Sea, Greece

 

[Jared0425]

For a wooden ship to be that recognizable in a warm saltwater sea is impressive. The many paddlewheelers here in the Great Lakes are more and less intact depending on depth and circumstances of sinking.

 

[sunchaser73]

Great story and fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing.


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[CT-Rich]

Amazing pictures. What a beautiful wreck and the water conditions are stellar. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Aquanomad]

Beautiful pics with amazing lighting. Its seems ambient. How deep is she?

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[sunchaser73]

The article states the depth range is 30-55 meters


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[pierre-sifnos]

The article states the depth range is 30-55 meters


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Thank you for your kind remarks! The wreck is broken in two parts, the shallow one is at approx. 30 msw and the deep one at around 50 to 55 msw.