Mediterranean Sky: The legendary ship that was decommissioned in the port of Patras in the late ‘80s, despite being abandoned in Elefsina, is a different attraction.
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Beautiful footage.   Its strongly drawn to ship wrecks like this,    do you know why it was never salvaged?

Nice footage of the ship wreck Tasos. I love ship wrecks and especially if you can dive on them. Do you know if it is possible and allowed to dive on this ship wreck? Diving and filming under water is my hobby. I have not been able to find anything about this, but I found this:

Due to the major financial problems encountered by the shipowner, from summer 1996 to February 1999, the ship remained decommissioned at the (old) port of Patras, in Molos. of St. Nicholas. The ship at the expense of the Patras Port Authority was transferred to Elefsina, where it remained abandoned and bound by the company's debts. Slowly the Mediterranean Sky began to tilt, until it finally hit. Although it was decided in 2009 to remove the ship along with 17 other shipwrecks in the Gulf of Elefsina, this was not done.

Aloha Tasos,

     Nice video.  Aside from the shipwreck, the whole area looks very interesting.  Like Flys asked, any more information?

     Take care and be safe!

Aloha and Drone On!

Hello there Tasos GR. Thank you for reaching out and for posting this amazing video you have filmed. Great work and keep on flying. .

Beautiful footage Tasos.    I'm really surprised that no salvage at all was done, even the lifeboats remain onboard.  I would imagine there were legal issues precluding any salvage work.  

Elefsina is a very scenic location.  Have a great day.  

DAFlys Posted at 2-25 01:14
Beautiful footage.   Its strongly drawn to ship wrecks like this,    do you know why it was never salvaged?

The legendary ship that was decommissioned in the port of Patras in the late ‘80s, despite being abandoned in Elefsina, is a different attraction.

The luxurious "Mediterranean Sky" was built in 1953 and, having changed three names, was decommissioned in the late '80s. It was in fact the first ship that made the route Patras - Venice, while in winter it was chartered for cruises.

Among other things, it had luxurious and fully equipped cabins, two swimming pools, elegant bars, and even wooden decks that were polished and changed every year.

Due to the great financial problems faced by the ship-owning company, from the summer of 1996 to February 1999, it was decommissioned in the (old today) port of Patras, at the Pier of Agios Nikolaos, exactly where the "Ionian Queen" is today. .

After months of efforts and after many courts, the ship was removed at the expense of the then Port Fund of Patras and was towed to Elefsina, where until the fall of 2003 it remained frozen for the company's debts.

However, the chronic abandonment and a great bad weather led to its "end". The ship tilted, was towed to the shallows and after some time, it was battered and since then it is in the condition recorded in the video above.

kyalami Posted at 2-25 01:38
Nice footage of the ship wreck Tasos. I love ship wrecks and especially if you can dive on them. Do you know if it is possible and allowed to dive on this ship wreck? Diving and filming under water is my hobby. I have not been able to find anything about this, but I found this:

Due to the major financial problems encountered by the shipowner, from summer 1996 to February 1999, the ship remained decommissioned at the (old) port of Patras, in Molos. of St. Nicholas. The ship at the expense of the Patras Port Authority was transferred to Elefsina, where it remained abandoned and bound by the company's debts. Slowly the Mediterranean Sky began to tilt, until it finally hit. Although it was decided in 2009 to remove the ship along with 17 other shipwrecks in the Gulf of Elefsina, this was not done.

This is exactly the story and as far as I know yes diving and videotaping are allowed

Cetacean Posted at 2-25 01:40
Aloha Tasos,

     Nice video.  Aside from the shipwreck, the whole area looks very interesting.  Like Flys asked, any more information?

The legendary ship that was decommissioned in the port of Patras in the late ‘80s, despite being abandoned in Elefsina, is a different attraction.

The luxurious "Mediterranean Sky" was built in 1953 and, having changed three names, was decommissioned in the late '80s. It was in fact the first ship that made the route Patras - Venice, while in winter it was chartered for cruises.

Among other things, it had luxurious and fully equipped cabins, two swimming pools, elegant bars, and even wooden decks that were polished and changed every year.

Due to the great financial problems faced by the ship-owning company, from the summer of 1996 to February 1999, it was decommissioned in the (old today) port of Patras, at the Pier of Agios Nikolaos, exactly where the "Ionian Queen" is today. .

After months of efforts and after many courts, the ship was removed at the expense of the then Port Fund of Patras and was towed to Elefsina, where until the fall of 2003 it remained frozen for the company's debts.

However, the chronic abandonment and a great bad weather led to its "end". The ship tilted, was towed to the shallows and after some time, it was battered and since then it is in the condition recorded in the video above.

DJI Stephen Posted at 2-25 02:10
Hello there Tasos GR. Thank you for reaching out and for posting this amazing video you have filmed. Great work and keep on flying. .

Thank you so much for your feedback and your kind words.. appreciated! have a wonderful day

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-25 06:54
Beautiful footage Tasos.    I'm really surprised that no salvage at all was done, even the lifeboats remain onboard.  I would imagine there were legal issues precluding any salvage work.  

Elefsina is a very scenic location.  Have a great day.

This is the story:

The legendary ship that was decommissioned in the port of Patras in the late ‘80s, despite being abandoned in Elefsina, is a different attraction.

The luxurious "Mediterranean Sky" was built in 1953 and, having changed three names, was decommissioned in the late '80s. It was in fact the first ship that made the route Patras - Venice, while in winter it was chartered for cruises.

Among other things, it had luxurious and fully equipped cabins, two swimming pools, elegant bars, and even wooden decks that were polished and changed every year.

Due to the great financial problems faced by the ship-owning company, from the summer of 1996 to February 1999, it was decommissioned in the (old today) port of Patras, at the Pier of Agios Nikolaos, exactly where the "Ionian Queen" is today. .

After months of efforts and after many courts, the ship was removed at the expense of the then Port Fund of Patras and was towed to Elefsina, where until the fall of 2003 it remained frozen for the company's debts.

However, the chronic abandonment and a great bad weather led to its "end". The ship tilted, was towed to the shallows and after some time, it was battered and since then it is in the condition recorded in the video above.

Tasos GR Posted at 2-25 08:00
The legendary ship that was decommissioned in the port of Patras in the late ‘80s, despite being abandoned in Elefsina, is a different attraction.

The luxurious "Mediterranean Sky" was built in 1953 and, having changed three names, was decommissioned in the late '80s. It was in fact the first ship that made the route Patras - Venice, while in winter it was chartered for cruises.

OH wow,  so no insurance to salvage it and no help from the movement either no doubt.  Do people swim out to it in the summer?

Tasos GR Posted at 2-25 08:02
This is exactly the story and as far as I know yes diving and videotaping are allowed

Many thanks for that Tasos. I will check up on this towards summer and when its possible to travel again.

Tasos GR Posted at 2-25 08:03
Thank you so much for your feedback and your kind words.. appreciated! have a wonderful day

Hi there Tasos GR. You are very much welcome and thank you for the reply. Again thank you for your support and have a wonderful day as well. .

Tasos GR Posted at 2-25 08:02
The legendary ship that was decommissioned in the port of Patras in the late ‘80s, despite being abandoned in Elefsina, is a different attraction.

The luxurious "Mediterranean Sky" was built in 1953 and, having changed three names, was decommissioned in the late '80s. It was in fact the first ship that made the route Patras - Venice, while in winter it was chartered for cruises.

Aloha Tasos,

     Mahalo for the information.  I found it on Google Earth.  Interesting history.

     Take care and be safe!

Aloha and Drone On!

DAFlys Posted at 2-25 09:18
OH wow,  so no insurance to salvage it and no help from the movement either no doubt.  Do people swim out to it in the summer?

I do not think the water is so good for swimming around

Tasos GR Posted at 2-25 08:04
This is the story:

The legendary ship that was decommissioned in the port of Patras in the late ‘80s, despite being abandoned in Elefsina, is a different attraction.

Very interesting Tasos.  Thanks.  

Very well captured!

Άψογος! excellent work!

Montfrooij Posted at 2-26 10:06
Very well captured!

Thank you so much for your feedback! Have a wonderful day!

_stefanos_ Posted at 2-26 10:36
Άψογος! excellent work!

Thank you so much for your feedback! Have a wonderful day! Ευχαριστώ πολύ!!

Tasos GR Posted at 2-26 10:54
Thank you so much for your feedback! Have a wonderful day!

You're welcome!

Tasos GR Posted at 2-26 01:27
I do not think the water is so good for swimming around

Theres a similar but smaller wreck I visited in Lanzarote and although the water there looks very polluted it attracts some kids swimming.

DAFlys Posted at 2-27 00:59
Theres a similar but smaller wreck I visited in Lanzarote and although the water there looks very polluted it attracts some kids swimming.

may be suitable for swimming here too.. I do not know.. I have never come to this place in the summer and I have never seen anyone swim

Very nice.

Tentoes Posted at 2-27 09:24
Very nice.

Thank you!!

Tasos GR Posted at 2-27 12:28
Thank you!!

My pleasure!