The wreck lies near a submarine spring (freshwater emerging from the seabed). When the spring flows strong, it creates a low-frequency oscillation against the iron cannons, producing a humming sound audible through a boat’s hull or a diver’s hydrophone. Ancient Greeks would have called this the song of the Sirens – hence the name.
The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni on Salamis Island has a significant library. A 17th-century manuscript titled “Κανόνια εις την Υπεραγίαν Θεοτόκον, προερχόμενα εκ Σαλαμίνος, αριθ. 34” (Canons to the Most Holy Theotokos, originating from Salamis, no. 34) would perfectly match our keyword. 34 Ta Kanonia Tis Marias Apo Ti Salamina -sirin...
In Greek folk tradition (dimotiko tragoudi), the term "Kanonia" (Canons) usually refers to moral codes, laws, or strict rules set by a figure of authority—often an overbearing mother-in-law, a queen, or in religious contexts, the Virgin Mary. The wreck lies near a submarine spring (freshwater
The specific reference to "The 34 Canons" from Salamina likely points to a specific narrative folk song or a local variation of the "Paradise" or "Paradigmatic" songs. While the most famous versions often cite "The 12 Canons of the Virgin Mary," local traditions—especially those cataloged by collectors like Sirin (potentially referring to a specific folklorist or archive)—sometimes expand these into longer lists (24, 34, etc.) to emphasize the strictness of the moral code. In Greek folk tradition (dimotiko tragoudi), the term
Today, the site known as “Ta Kanonia tis Marias” (unofficial name) is a protected underwater archaeological zone. The coordinates are roughly 37°56’N, 23°30’E (east-northeast of Cape Atherida, Salamis). Key features:
Warning: Unauthorized removal of artifacts is illegal under Greek Law 3028/2002. The site is monitored by the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities.