The Chrisoula K was a 3,720 ton cargo ship built in Germany in 1954 that wrecked on Sha'ab Abu Nuhas Reef off the coast of Saudi Arabia in 1981 while sailing from Italy to Jeddah with a cargo of granite tiles. It remains intact on the reef today and is a popular wreck diving site. Divers can explore various areas of the wreck including the weather deck, propeller, cargo holds, and engine room over a 15-20 minute Zodiac ride and 8-10 minute swim from the shore. Safety precautions are outlined for diving the site.

1. Chrisoula KChrisoula K
The only schizophrenic wreck in the world?The only schizophrenic wreck in the world?

2. Shaab Abu NuhasShaab Abu Nuhas
 About 15-20 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves)About 15-20 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves)
 About 8-10 min Swim from Kimon MAbout 8-10 min Swim from Kimon M

3. The HistoryThe History
 A ‘General Cargo Vessel’ of 3,720 tonnes, the ship was
built in the German Baltic port of Lubeck by Orenstein,
Koppel and Lübecker
 launched in 1954 as the Dora Oldendorf. In 1970 new
owners re-christened her the Anna B and in 1979 the
Clarion Marine Company of Piraeus, purchased the ship
and renamed her Chrisoula K.
 3.720 ton – 98m x 14.8m
 9 cylinder diesel Engine
 On route to Jeddah
 Cargo: Italian granite tiles

4.  3.720 ton – 98m x 14.8m
 9 cylinder diesel Engine
 On route to Jeddah
 Cargo: Italian granite tiles

5. With Jeddah another 600 miles further south, Captain Kanellis retired to his cabin
for some well earned rest. He had not been asleep very long when he was very
rudely awoken by an event that would signal the end of both his career and his
ship. With the engines set at "Full Speed" the Chrisoula K had driven hard onto
the north east corner of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas Reef. The date was 31st August 1981.

6. Chrisoula KChrisoula KPoint of interest:Point of interest:
 Weather deckWeather deck
 Propeller – RudderPropeller – Rudder
 Cargo holdsCargo holds
 Winches – MastsWinches – Masts
 Superstructure - FunnelSuperstructure - Funnel
 Engine room – Work shopEngine room – Work shop
 Bow SectionBow Section
This DiveThis Dive
 80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line
 60 bar: Start Safety Stop60 bar: Start Safety Stop
 50 bar: Back on surface50 bar: Back on surface
 ♥♥ Buddy – GuideBuddy – Guide
 ▲▲ Swim away from the reefSwim away from the reef
 ▲▲ Get into Zodiac fastGet into Zodiac fast
 Enjoy your diveEnjoy your dive

7. Chrisoula KChrisoula KPoint of interest:Point of interest:
 Weather deckWeather deck
 Propeller – RudderPropeller – Rudder
 Cargo holdsCargo holds
 Winches – MastsWinches – Masts
 Superstructure - FunnelSuperstructure - Funnel
 Engine room – Work shopEngine room – Work shop
 Bow SectionBow Section
This DiveThis Dive
 80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line80 bar: Turn back to the ascent line
 60 bar: Start Safety Stop60 bar: Start Safety Stop
 50 bar: Back on surface50 bar: Back on surface
 ♥♥ Buddy – GuideBuddy – Guide
 ▲▲ Swim away from the reefSwim away from the reef
 ▲▲ Get into Zodiac fastGet into Zodiac fast
 Enjoy your diveEnjoy your dive