1. Giannis DGiannis D
Old batteries in the compass?Old batteries in the compass?

2. Shaab Abu NuhasShaab Abu Nuhas
 About 5-10 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves)About 5-10 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves)
 About 20-30 min swim from mooring site (Depending on current)About 20-30 min swim from mooring site (Depending on current)
Location: 27° 34’ 42" N, 33° 55’ 24.
Minimum Depth to Wreck 6m (above Bridge)
Maximum Depth to Seabed: 27m (at Stern)
Average Visibility: 30-35m

3. The HistoryThe History
 A "General Cargo Vessel"A "General Cargo Vessel"
of 2,932 gross registeredof 2,932 gross registered
tonnes, she possessed twotonnes, she possessed two
cargo holds forward withcargo holds forward with
the bridge and enginethe bridge and engine
room at the stern.room at the stern.

4.  Launched in 1969 as the Shoyo Maru, the Giannis D wasLaunched in 1969 as the Shoyo Maru, the Giannis D was
built by the Kuryshima Dock Company of Imabari, Japan.built by the Kuryshima Dock Company of Imabari, Japan.
 Her dimensions were 99.5m x 16m with a draught 6.53m .Her dimensions were 99.5m x 16m with a draught 6.53m .
Her machinery was built by Akasaka Tekkosho KK ofHer machinery was built by Akasaka Tekkosho KK of
Yaizu, Japan and comprised a 6 cylinder diesel engineYaizu, Japan and comprised a 6 cylinder diesel engine
capable of producing 3,000 BHP and a top speed of 12capable of producing 3,000 BHP and a top speed of 12

5.  The Giannis D sailed under her original name until 1975 atThe Giannis D sailed under her original name until 1975 at
which time she was sold and re-named the Markos..which time she was sold and re-named the Markos..
 In 1980, the ship was then sold again to the Dumarc ShippingIn 1980, the ship was then sold again to the Dumarc Shipping
and Trading Corporation of Piraeus, Greece.and Trading Corporation of Piraeus, Greece.
 This was when she was given the name Giannis D and a largeThis was when she was given the name Giannis D and a large
capital "D" was emblazoned onto her funnel.capital "D" was emblazoned onto her funnel.

6. The sinkingThe sinking
 On route from Rijeka, Croatia to JeddahOn route from Rijeka, Croatia to Jeddah
 Cargo: soft woodCargo: soft wood
 Took a sudden turn?Took a sudden turn?
 Sank April 19th 1983Sank April 19th 1983

7. GIANNIS DGIANNIS D
This DiveThis Dive
 80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line
 60 bar: Start Safety Stop60 bar: Start Safety Stop
 50 bar: Back on surface50 bar: Back on surface
 ♥♥ BuddyBuddy
 ▲▲ Swim away from the reefSwim away from the reef
 ▲▲ Get into Zodiac fastGet into Zodiac fast
 ENJOY YOUR DIVEENJOY YOUR DIVE
Point of interest:Point of interest:
 Propeller - RudderPropeller - Rudder
 Ladder on starboard sideLadder on starboard side
 Bow Section - Winches – MastBow Section - Winches – Mast
 PenetrationsPenetrations
 Superstructure - FunnelSuperstructure - Funnel
 Engine roomEngine room