Philippos K Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Philippos k Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 2.5 N,24 43.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.041667
  • Longitude: 24.726667
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHILIPPOS K
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 66.5 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH383/400/02 1.3.02 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3902.5N, 2443.6E [WGD]. (HYDROLANT 469/02). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX-'KOSTAS P' '95, EX-'HIGH WIND' '90, EX-'RANGA' '90, EX-'EASTLAND' '89, EX-'JOHN' '85, EX-'RANGA' '74], BUILT 1962 BY D W KREMER SOHN, ELMSHORN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F & V NAFTIKI ETERIA VOLOS, VOLOS, GREECE. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1050 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM KAVLAVA FOR CRETE. CARGO 1640 TONS FERTILISER. CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER WITH FORCE 8 WINDS, TOOK WATER & SANK. ONE WOMAN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the PHILIPPOS K wreck located?

The PHILIPPOS K wreck is located at coordinates 39 2.5 N,24 43.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PHILIPPOS K?

The seabed around the PHILIPPOS K lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the PHILIPPOS K sink?

The PHILIPPOS K sank on Feb 25, 2002.

When was the wreck of the PHILIPPOS K discovered?

The wreck of the PHILIPPOS K was discovered in 2002.

What country did the PHILIPPOS K belong to?

The PHILIPPOS K belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PHILIPPOS K carrying?

The PHILIPPOS K was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the PHILIPPOS K?

The PHILIPPOS K had a tonnage of 976 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHILIPPOS K?

The PHILIPPOS K is classified as a carrier.

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