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 number: 6504046
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
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.