Sea Diamond, Sunken cruise ship near Santorini, Greece
The Sea Diamond was a cruise ship that sank near Santorini's coast in Greece. The vessel measured approximately 143 meters in length and could accommodate roughly 1,500 passengers along with 80 vehicles.
The ship was built in 1984 in Finland and originally sailed under a different name. It was purchased by a Greek cruise company in 2006 and sank just a year later near Santorini.
The vessel appeared in a Swedish television series over several years, playing the role of a fictional ship that viewers came to know well. This connection to entertainment made the ship recognizable to audiences far beyond those interested in maritime transport.
The wreck lies underwater near Santorini and is accessible only through diving or specialized boat tours. Be aware that this area is challenging to navigate due to volcanic reefs and requires special caution from maritime traffic.
After the sinking, investigations revealed that the nautical charts in use did not match the actual positions of the reefs. This discovery highlighted how critical it is to keep navigation data current, especially in waters with dangerous geological formations.
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