Giannis D

The Giannis D, originally named the Shoyo Maru, is a general cargo ship that was built in Japan in 1969. It was later sold twice, with the final owner being a Greek company that gave it its current name. In 1983, the ship collided with a reef and sank with its cargo of timber. The wreck now lies next to the reef, with its stern on the seabed at a depth of about 24m/79ft and its mast at a depth of 6m/20ft. Divers have the opportunity to penetrate the wreck and explore its interior. The wreck is divided into three sections - Bows, Amidships, and Stern - with the Stern being the most popular among divers. It is a dramatic and exciting structure that appears to have been cleanly cut from the rest of the ship. The Stern sits at an angle of about 45 degrees and is surrounded by davits and other fittings hanging out from the wreck. Divers should be cautious of Crown of Thorns Starfish in this area. The deepest part of the wreck is the port companionway, which is almost resting on the seabed at 23-24m. Parts of the superstructure reach to within 4 meters of the surface.