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In April 1983, the Giannis D was being loaded with sawn softwood at the Croatian port of Rijeka. Part of this cargo was destined for the Saudi Arabian Port of Jeddah, with the remainder to be off-loaded at Hodeidah on the coast of Yemen.
The Giannis D was now in the upper reaches of the Gulf of Suez - a long narrow stretch of water festooned with small islands and Coral Reefs. Whatever their size, at least the islands were visible but Coral Reefs are very different and lurk menacingly just below the surface like an unseen enemy waiting to rip the hull from any careless vessel - as many a Captain has discovered to his cost, and as the captain of the Giannis D was to discover after what can only be assumed to be a momentary distraction.
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The Giannis D crew had enough time to safely disembark onto a passing ship before the boat sank and came to rest at 27m at a 45 degree angle on the bottom.
The visibility in this area is normally excellent, but rough sea can mean that it can only be dived from the zodiacs.
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