MV Demetrios II

Demetrios II as Lühe
History
Name
  • Arn X (1964-1970)
  • Lühe (1970-1976)
  • Tor Nordia (1976-1978)
  • Luhedeich (1978-1987)
  • Sofia S (1987-1988)
  • Anastasia (1988-1996)
  • Demetrios II (1996-1998)
OwnerSilver Star Shipping
Port of registry Honduras
BuilderJ.J. Sietas K.G. Schiffswerft Gmbh, Hamburg
Launched1964
Maiden voyage1964
In service1964
IdentificationIMO number6504046
FateRan aground (wrecked) close to Paphos on 23 March 1998
General characteristics
TypeGeneral cargo ship
Tonnage875 GRT
Length66 m (217 ft)
Beam10.5 m (34 ft)
Draught4.2 m (14 ft)
Propulsion6 cyl. 4 stroke diesel engine
Speed9.5 knots
Demetrios II
Interactive map of Demetrios II
Coordinates34°47′15.1″N 32°23′11.8″E / 34.787528°N 32.386611°E / 34.787528; 32.386611

The MV Demetrios II, also known as Dimitrios II, was a cargo ship, built in 1964 by J. J. Sietas at their shipbuilding yard in Hamburg-Neuenfelde, Germany. The ship ran aground off the coast of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus in 1998.