Pal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 32.94 N,23 42.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.549000
  • Longitude: 23.716000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PAL
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 984
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.6.78 SUNK OFF ALONISSOS ISLAND IN N AEGEAN SEA. (LLOYDS VOL.233). NCA YET. H3592/73 7.12.78 NDW IN 393300N, 234300E. (GREEK NM 142/78). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY T VAN DUIJVENDIJK'S SCH, LEKKERKERK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TINISATOURE SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM THESSALONIKI FOR JEDDAH & DAR-ES-SALAAM. GENERAL CARGO. SPRANG SEVERAL LEAKS & SANK OFF ALONISSOFOR S ISLAND, N AEGEAN SEA. REPORTED TO HAVE STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT. LATER DECLARED CTL. CREW OF 10 SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PAL wreck located?

The PAL wreck is located at coordinates 39 32.94 N,23 42.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAL?

The seabed around the PAL lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the PAL sink?

The PAL sank on Jun 24, 1978.

When was the wreck of the PAL discovered?

The wreck of the PAL was discovered in 1978.

What country did the PAL belong to?

The PAL belonged to CY.

What cargo was the PAL carrying?

The PAL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PAL?

The PAL had a tonnage of 984 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAL?

The PAL is classified as a carrier.

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