Calypso Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Calypso trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 30 N,27 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.500000
  • Longitude: 27.666667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALYPSO TRADER
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 90.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2881
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.7.78 VESSEL SANK IN 333000N, 274000E APPROX. (LL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY A/S PORSGRUNN M/V, PORSGRUNN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EXCELSION MARITIME LTD. PASSAGE CROTONE, ITALY FOR BASRAH. NO 2 HOLD AND THE ENGINE ROOM FLOODED DUE TO A BULKHEAD FRACTURE. ALL 19 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 30 N,27 40 E
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FAQ

Where is the CALYPSO TRADER wreck located?

The CALYPSO TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 33 30 N,27 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CALYPSO TRADER?

The seabed around the CALYPSO TRADER lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the CALYPSO TRADER sink?

The CALYPSO TRADER sank on Jul 21, 1978.

When was the wreck of the CALYPSO TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the CALYPSO TRADER was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CALYPSO TRADER belong to?

The CALYPSO TRADER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CALYPSO TRADER carrying?

The CALYPSO TRADER was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the CALYPSO TRADER?

The CALYPSO TRADER had a tonnage of 2881 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALYPSO TRADER?

The CALYPSO TRADER is classified as a carrier.

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