Roza Vlassi Wreck (south of Sounio)
The steamer Roza Vlassi sank in 1959 south of Cape Sounion and lies at about 55-60 m (60 m according to the ministry list). It is on the Ministry of Culture list of 91 wrecks, but Wannadive notes that its published coordinates are not the true ones, so the position here is only indicative and the site is marked unverified. Medium current and 5-10 m visibility; a technical dive for trimix divers.
Facts
- Region: Greece – Mainland, Attica & Sporades
- Area: Attica & Saronic Gulf
- Depth: 55–60 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck, deep
- Coordinates: 37.6512, 24.0645 (approximate)
- Highlights: Greek steamer sunk in 1959, on the 91 designated wrecks list, technical dive at 55-60 m
- Permit: One of the 91 ship and aircraft wrecks designated as monuments that the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, with the defence and shipping ministries, opened to recreational diving by a 2022 joint ministerial decision. Diving is allowed only after the required documentation is completed by the diver or dive provider (go with a licensed Greek dive centre); touching, damaging or removing anything is forbidden and research needs a Ministry of Culture permit. Check current rules with the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities. (Sources: GTP news 4 Mar 2022; culture.gov.gr press release)
- Issuer / contact: Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, Hellenic Ministry of Culture
- Phone: +30 210 92 35 105
- Email: eena@culture.gr
- Website: https://www.culture.gov.gr/
- Unverified: Wannadive states the published coordinates are not true ones; the exact position is unknown.
- Tips: Technical dive with a licensed centre; current and reduced visibility are listed dangers.