Miscellaneous

Where is the shipwreck in Cyprus?

Where is the shipwreck in Cyprus?

The most important known shipwrecks so far in the Cypriot seas are: Wreck of “Three Star”: The Three Star Star Shipwreck is located at the seashore of Akrotiri village, in the bay of Episkopi.

Where is the shipwreck in Paphos?

The wrecked M/V Demetrios II is located near the Tombs of the Kings archaeological site.

What is the Shipwreck in Paphos?

The Honduran-flagged M/V Demetrios II ran aground off Paphos Lighthouse on 23 March 1998 in heavy seas, during a voyage from Greece to Syria with a cargo of timber. At the time of the accident, the ship had eight crew members – 4 Greeks, 2 Pakistanis and 2 Syrians.

Where are the shipwrecks in Cyprus?

Cyprus Shipwreck Trail. Within easy reach of Paphos are two shipwrecks. The first is on the road out towards Coral Bay at a hotel called the Capital Coast. You cant miss it, and there is plenty of room to park off road. At first sight you might think that it is just another ship anchored in the Bay.

Where are the sea caves in Paphos located?

The sea caves can be found at the seafront of Paphos, in the Peyia village. The area where the sea caves are located can be described as a unique place of excellent beauty, geological and biological interest. The area is called kantarkastoi and is characterised by the existence of coastal formations, caves, stone lodges and engulfment.

Where are the shipwrecks in Sardinia?

The second shipwreck, the Edro 111, is a few miles along the same road towards Peyia and the beautiful Sea Caves area. This wreck is right on the shore and at first glance from the road above, it looks as if it is at the bottom of someone’s garden, and it almost is. The Edro 111, almost at the bottom of this Villa’s garden.

What happened to the British shipwreck at Paphos?

The crew was saved by a local British military Helicopter. The shipwreck is located 200 metres from the sea caves of Paphos, a nice combination for photographs as the sea meets land.